Bangladesh public holidays 2026
In 2026, Bangladesh has 15 public holidays – 13 of them fall on a weekday. With long weekends and all dates to print.
Public holidays Bangladesh 2026
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 02/21/2026 | Saturday | Language Martyrs' Day |
| 03/17/2026 | Tuesday | Mujib's Birthday & Children's Day |
| 03/20/2026 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| 03/26/2026 | Thursday | Independence DayThe country’s Independence Day. |
| 04/14/2026 | Tuesday | Bengali New Year's Day |
| 05/01/2026 | Friday | May Day |
| 05/19/2026 | Tuesday | Buddha's Birthday |
| 05/27/2026 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| 06/25/2026 | Thursday | Day of Ashura |
| 08/15/2026 | Saturday | National Mourning Day |
| 08/24/2026 | Monday | Krishna Janmashtami |
| 08/25/2026 | Tuesday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| 10/08/2026 | Thursday | Durga Puja |
| 12/16/2026 | Wednesday | Victory Day |
| 12/25/2026 | Friday | Christmas DayCelebration of the birth of Jesus. |
Long weekends 2026: more days off with less leave
Make the most of your vacation days in Bangladesh in 2026 – leave days needed and consecutive days off:
| Period | Holiday | Leave days | Days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/14 – 03/17/2026 | Mujib's Birthday & Children's Day | 1 | 4 |
| 03/17 – 03/22/2026 | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | 2 | 6 |
| 03/26 – 03/29/2026 | Independence Day | 1 | 4 |
| 04/11 – 04/14/2026 | Bengali New Year's Day | 1 | 4 |
| 04/25 – 05/03/2026 | May Day | 4 | 9 |
| 05/16 – 05/19/2026 | Buddha's Birthday | 1 | 4 |
| 05/23 – 05/27/2026 | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | 2 | 5 |
| 06/25 – 06/28/2026 | Day of Ashura | 1 | 4 |
| 08/22 – 08/30/2026 | Krishna Janmashtami | 3 | 9 |
| 10/08 – 10/11/2026 | Durga Puja | 1 | 4 |
| 12/12 – 12/16/2026 | Victory Day | 2 | 5 |
| 12/19 – 12/27/2026 | Christmas Day | 4 | 9 |
Bangladesh 2026 in numbers
- Public holidays
- 15
- on weekdays
- 13
- on weekends
- 2
- Weekday holidays 2025
- 12
- Working days (Bangladesh)
- 248
Other observances 2026
| 03/25/2026 | Wednesday | Genocide Remembrance Day |
| 11/21/2026 | Saturday | Armed Forces Day |
| 12/14/2026 | Monday | Martyred Intellectuals Day |
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Bangladesh have in 2026?
Bangladesh has 15 public holidays in 2026. 13 of them fall on a weekday (Monday to Friday).
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Bangladesh?
The first public holiday of 2026 in Bangladesh is Language Martyrs' Day on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
When are the best long weekends in Bangladesh in 2026?
We found 12 worthwhile long weekends. The best value is March 14, 2026 – March 17, 2026.
Are there more weekday holidays in 2026 than in 2025?
In 2026, 13 holidays fall on a weekday, compared with 12 in 2025.
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