Public Holidays in Bangladesh 2026
Government holiday calendar and major public closures for 2026
Bangladesh’s 2026 government calendar includes national days, religious festivals and several extended Eid closure periods. The Ministry of Public Administration can also add holidays by executive order, as happened around the 2026 Eid al-Fitr period.
Bangladesh Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 4 | Wednesday | Shab-e-Barat Moon |
| Feb 21 | Saturday | Shaheed Day and International Mother Language Day |
| Mar 17 | Tuesday | Shab-e-Qadr Moon |
| Mar 18 | Wednesday | Special Public Holiday |
| Mar 19 | Thursday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday Moon |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Jumatul Wida / Eid Holiday Moon |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr Moon |
| Mar 22 | Sunday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday Moon |
| Mar 23 | Monday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday Moon |
| Mar 26 | Thursday | Independence and National Day |
| Apr 14 | Tuesday | Bangla New Year |
| May 1 | Friday | May Day / Buddha Purnima |
| May 25 | Monday | Eid al-Adha Holiday Moon |
| May 26 | Tuesday | Eid al-Adha Holiday Moon |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha Moon |
| May 28 | Thursday | Eid al-Adha Holiday Moon |
| May 29 | Friday | Eid al-Adha Holiday Moon |
| May 30 | Saturday | Eid al-Adha Holiday Moon |
| May 31 | Sunday | Eid al-Adha Holiday Moon |
| Jun 26 | Friday | Ashura Moon |
| Aug 5 | Wednesday | July Uprising Day |
| Aug 26 | Wednesday | Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi Moon |
| Sep 4 | Friday | Janmashtami |
| Oct 20 | Tuesday | Durga Puja Holiday |
| Oct 21 | Wednesday | Vijaya Dashami |
| Dec 16 | Wednesday | Victory Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
* 2027 dates marked with an asterisk are provisional and should be checked against the final official annual calendar. Moon identifies Islamic dates that follow official moon-sighting confirmation. The table also reflects additional 2026 government closure days announced during the year.
Eid Closures and Government Notifications 2026
Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha can create extended government closure periods in Bangladesh. The final length of these breaks is set by official notification, so annual calendars matter more than simple festival-date estimates.
Holiday Rules in Bangladesh
Government and semi-government offices follow the annual holiday notification issued by the Ministry of Public Administration. Islamic dates depend on moon sighting, and executive orders can add or extend public holidays during the year.
Bangladesh Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- International Mother Language Day is observed on 21 February.
- Independence and National Day is observed on 26 March.
- Bangla New Year is observed on 14 April.
- Eid closure periods can be longer than the religious festival date itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who publishes Bangladesh’s government holiday list?
The Ministry of Public Administration issues the annual holiday notification for government offices.
Are Bangladesh Eid dates fixed?
No. Islamic dates depend on moon sighting and official confirmation.
When is Bangladesh Victory Day?
Victory Day is observed on 16 December.
Why are many 2027 dates marked provisional?
The final 2027 government holiday notification had not been published at the time this page was verified.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official 2026 public-holiday schedule, with lunar dates marked as dependent on moon sighting.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: official government or statutory material first; independent calendar used as a cross-check. Future lunar, observed or annually proclaimed dates should be reconfirmed when final notices are issued.