Public Holidays 2026
Bangladesh
Official public holidays in Bangladesh for 2026 and 2027. 7 national holidays this year.
7
Holidays in 2026
3
Remaining this year
July Mass Uprising Day
Next holiday · August 5, 2026
2026 Public Holidays
February 2026
21
Sat
International Mother Language Day
শহিদ দিবস ও আন্তর্জাতিক মাতৃভাষা দিবস
February 21, 2026
March 2026
26
Thu
Independence and National Day
স্বাধীনতা ও জাতীয় দিবস
March 26, 2026
April 2026
14
Tue
Bengali New Year
নববর্ষ
April 14, 2026
May 2026
1
Fri
Labour Day
মে দিবস
May 1, 2026
August 2026
5
Wed
July Mass Uprising Day
জুলাই গণঅভ্যুত্থান দিবস
August 5, 2026
December 2026
16
Wed
Victory Day
বিজয় দিবস
December 16, 2026
25
Fri
Christmas Day
বড়দিন
December 25, 2026
2027 Public Holidays
February 2027
21
Sun
International Mother Language Day
শহিদ দিবস ও আন্তর্জাতিক মাতৃভাষা দিবস
February 21, 2027
March 2027
26
Fri
Independence and National Day
স্বাধীনতা ও জাতীয় দিবস
March 26, 2027
April 2027
14
Wed
Bengali New Year
নববর্ষ
April 14, 2027
May 2027
1
Sat
Labour Day
মে দিবস
May 1, 2027
August 2027
5
Thu
July Mass Uprising Day
জুলাই গণঅভ্যুত্থান দিবস
August 5, 2027
December 2027
16
Thu
Victory Day
বিজয় দিবস
December 16, 2027
25
Sat
Christmas Day
বড়দিন
December 25, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does Bangladesh have in 2026?↓
Bangladesh has 7 public holidays in 2026. These are nationally recognised days when most workers are entitled to a day off.
Is today a public holiday in Bangladesh?↓
No, today is not a public holiday in Bangladesh. The next public holiday is July Mass Uprising Day on August 5, 2026.
When is the next public holiday in Bangladesh?↓
The next public holiday in Bangladesh is July Mass Uprising Day, on August 5, 2026.
Are public holidays in Bangladesh paid days off?↓
In most countries, employees are entitled to paid leave on official public holidays. The rules in Bangladesh depend on employment contracts and local labour law. If a public holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute day off ("in lieu") may apply — check with your employer or local government guidance for details.
Do public holidays in Bangladesh change every year?↓
The dates of most public holidays in Bangladesh are fixed by law and remain the same each year. However, some holidays — particularly those tied to religious or lunar calendars — shift by a few days annually. Our calendar is updated each year to reflect the official published dates.
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