National · Bihar
Jayaprakash Narayan Jayanti 2026 जय प्रकाश नारायण जयंती
Birthday of Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan
The 2026 date for Jayaprakash Narayan Jayanti will be added soon.
About Jayaprakash Narayan Jayanti
Jayaprakash Narayan Jayanti is a national observance celebrated mainly in Bihar.
Frequently asked questions
Is Jayaprakash Narayan Jayanti a bank holiday?
Jayaprakash Narayan Jayanti is not a bank holiday in any of the states covered here in 2026, so banks stay open unless the day is a Sunday or a second or fourth Saturday.
Where is Jayaprakash Narayan Jayanti a restricted holiday?
Jayaprakash Narayan Jayanti is a restricted (optional) holiday for state government employees in Bihar in 2026: employees may take it off, but offices stay open.
Is Jayaprakash Narayan Jayanti a central government holiday?
No. Jayaprakash Narayan Jayanti is not a holiday for central government offices in 2026.
Is the stock market closed on Jayaprakash Narayan Jayanti?
No. Jayaprakash Narayan Jayanti is not a trading holiday on NSE and BSE in 2026.
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