Bangladesh Public Holidays 2026: Complete Guide & Key Dates

 

Bangladesh Public Holidays 2026: Complete Guide & Key Dates

Planning ahead for 2026? Here’s your ultimate list of public, national, and religious holidays in Bangladesh. Whether you're organizing travel, work schedules, or just want to mark your calendar—these are the days you need to know.

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📅 Important Highlights

• In 2026, Bangladesh has 21 public holidays.

• Some holidays fall on Fridays or Saturdays, which are already non-working days for many—so plan accordingly.

• A few holidays are multi-day observances (especially around Eid).

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🗓 List of Public Holidays in Bangladesh — 2026

Date	Day	Holiday
February 4, 2026	Wednesday	Shab-e-Barat
February 21, 2026	Saturday	Language Movement Day / Shaheed Day
March 16–17 (approx.)	Monday / Tuesday	Shab-e-Qadr (Night of Destiny)
March 20–23, 2026	Friday-Monday	Eid al-Fitr & holiday period
March 26, 2026	Thursday	Independence Day
April 14, 2026	Tuesday	Bengali New Year (Pohela Boishakh)
May 1, 2026	Friday	May Day / Labour Day & Buddha Purnima
May 26-28, 2026	Tuesday-Thursday	Eid al-Adha & associated holidays
June 26, 2026	Friday	Ashura
August 15, 2026	Saturday	National Mourning Day
August 26, 2026	Wednesday	Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (Eid-e-Miladunnabi)
September 3, 2026	Thursday	Krishna Janmashtami
October 21, 2026	Wednesday	Vijaya Dashami (Durga Puja’s Last Day)
December 16, 2026	Wednesday	Victory Day
December 25, 2026	Friday	Christmas Day

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🔍 How To Use This List

• For Employers & HR: Prepare work schedules and leave policies knowing which holidays overlap with weekends.

• For Schools & Students: Plan semesters, vacations, and assignment deadlines with these dates in mind.

• For Travelers & Tourism: Public transport, shops, banks may close or operate in limited capacity around major holidays.

• Content Planning & Marketing: Use these holidays for timely content—blogs, social media, promotions can tie into these dates.