Public Holidays in Bangladesh
Bangladesh observes 15 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
Upcoming holidays in Bangladesh
- National Mourning DaySaturday, August 15, 2026
- Krishna JanmashtamiMonday, August 24, 2026
- Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)Tuesday, August 25, 2026
- Durga PujaThursday, October 8, 2026
- Victory DayWednesday, December 16, 2026
2026 at a glance
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January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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All holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21 | Saturday | Language Martyrs' Day | Public |
| Mar 17 | Tuesday | Mujib's Birthday & Children's Day | Public |
| Mar 20 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| Mar 25 | Wednesday | Genocide Remembrance Day | Observance |
| Mar 26 | Thursday | Independence Day | Public |
| Apr 14 | Tuesday | Bengali New Year's Day | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | May Day | Public |
| May 19 | Tuesday | Buddha's Birthday | Public |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Public |
| Jun 25 | Thursday | Day of Ashura | Public |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | National Mourning Day | Public |
| Aug 24 | Monday | Krishna Janmashtami | Public |
| Aug 25 | Tuesday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Public |
| Oct 8 | Thursday | Durga Puja | Public |
| Nov 21 | Saturday | Armed Forces Day | Observance |
| Dec 14 | Monday | Martyred Intellectuals Day | Observance |
| Dec 16 | Wednesday | Victory Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026
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