Bangladesh Public Holidays 2026
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.
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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
About public holidays in Bangladesh
Public holidays in Bangladesh are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Bangladesh have in 2026?
- Bangladesh has 15 nationwide public holidays in 2026, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- What is the next public holiday in Bangladesh?
- The next public holiday in Bangladesh is National Mourning Day on August 15, 2026.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Bangladesh?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Bangladesh close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.
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