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
- Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) (Wed, May 27)
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 Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) on Wed, May 27.
- 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.