Discover the complete list of holidays in Bangladesh 2026, including public holidays, optional holidays, and bank holidays. Plan your year with dates for Eid, Pohela Boishakh, Victory Day, and more.
List of Holidays in Bangladesh 2026
Date
Day
Holiday Name
February 4
Wednesday
Shab-e-Barat
February 21
Saturday
International Mother Language Day (Shaheed Day)
March 17
Tuesday
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s Birthday
March 18
Wednesday
Laylat al-Qadr (Shab-e-Qadr)
March 19-23
Thursday-Monday
Eid-ul-Fitr (5-day holiday)
March 20
Friday
Jumatul Wida
March 26
Thursday
Independence Day
April 13
Monday
Chaitra Sankranti (Hill Districts Only)
April 14
Tuesday
Pohela Boishakh (Bengali New Year)
May 1
Friday
May Day & Buddha Purnima
May 26-31
Tuesday-Sunday
Eid-ul-Adha (6-day holiday)
June 26
Friday
Ashura
August 5
Wednesday
July Mass Uprising Day
August 15
Saturday
National Mourning Day
August 26
Wednesday
Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi
September 4
Friday
Janmashtami
October 20-21
Tuesday-Wednesday
Durga Puja (Navami & Vijaya Dashami)
December 16
Wednesday
Victory Day
December 25
Friday
Christmas Day
Other Important Holidays
Optional Holidays (Subject to Approval)
Date
Day
Holiday Name
January 1
Thursday
New Year’s Day
January 16
Friday
Shab-e-Meraj
February 18
Wednesday
Ash Wednesday
March 2
Monday
National Flag Day
March 23
Monday
Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday (4th day)
April 2
Thursday
Maundy Thursday
April 3
Friday
Good Friday
April 4
Saturday
Holy Saturday
April 5
Sunday
Easter Sunday
April 6
Monday
Easter Monday
May 30
Saturday
Eid-al-Adha Holiday (4th day)
August 10
Monday
Akhari Chahar Somba
September 24
Thursday
Fateha-i-Yajdaham
December 24
Thursday
Christmas Eve
December 26
Saturday
Boxing Day
Observances
Date
Day
Observance
January 10
Saturday
Bangabandhu Homecoming Day
February 14
Saturday
Valentine’s Day
February 18
Wednesday
Ramadan Start
May 10
Sunday
Mother’s Day
June 21
Sunday
Father’s Day
October 31
Saturday
Halloween
Bank Holidays
Date
Day
Holiday Name
July 1
Wednesday
July 1 Bank Holiday
December 31
Thursday
New Year’s Eve Bank Holiday
Note: Islamic holidays are based on the lunar calendar and dates may vary by 1-2 days depending on moon sighting. Employees may take up to 3 optional holidays per year with prior approval from appropriate authorities.