Public Holidays in Bangladesh (2026)
15 public holidays and 3 observances in 2026.
Overview
- Country
- Bangladesh
- Year
- 2026
- Public Holidays
- 15
- Observances
- 3
- Next Holiday
- Bengali New Year's Day (Tue, Apr 14)
All Holidays (2026)
Public holidays are official days off when most businesses and government offices are closed. Observances are widely recognized occasions, but businesses typically remain open.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Feb 21 | Language Martyrs' Day | Public |
| Tue, Mar 17 | Mujib's Birthday & Children's Day | Public |
| Fri, Mar 20 | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| Wed, Mar 25 | Genocide Remembrance Day | Observance |
| Thu, Mar 26 | Independence Day | Public |
| Tue, Apr 14 | Bengali New Year's Day | Public |
| Fri, May 1 | May Day | Public |
| Tue, May 19 | Buddha's Birthday | Public |
| Wed, May 27 | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Public |
| Thu, Jun 25 | Day of Ashura | Public |
| Sat, Aug 15 | National Mourning Day | Public |
| Mon, Aug 24 | Krishna Janmashtami | Public |
| Tue, Aug 25 | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Public |
| Thu, Oct 8 | Durga Puja | Public |
| Sat, Nov 21 | Armed Forces Day | Observance |
| Mon, Dec 14 | Martyred Intellectuals Day | Observance |
| Wed, Dec 16 | Victory Day | Public |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Public |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many public holidays does Bangladesh have in 2026?
- Bangladesh has 15 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the next public holiday in Bangladesh?
- The next public holiday is Bengali New Year's Day on Tue, Apr 14.
- What is the difference between a public holiday and an observance in Bangladesh?
- A public holiday is an official day off when most businesses are closed. An observance is a widely recognized occasion, but businesses typically remain open.