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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

March 2026

26

Thu

Independence and National Day

স্বাধীনতা ও জাতীয় দিবস

April 2026

14

Tue

Bengali New Year

নববর্ষ

May 2026

1

Fri

Labour Day

মে দিবস

August 2026

5

Wed

July Mass Uprising Day

জুলাই গণঅভ্যুত্থান দিবস

December 2026

16

Wed

Victory Day

বিজয় দিবস

25

Fri

Christmas Day

বড়দিন

2027 Public Holidays

February 2027

21

Sun

International Mother Language Day

শহিদ দিবস ও আন্তর্জাতিক মাতৃভাষা দিবস

March 2027

26

Fri

Independence and National Day

স্বাধীনতা ও জাতীয় দিবস

April 2027

14

Wed

Bengali New Year

নববর্ষ

May 2027

1

Sat

Labour Day

মে দিবস

August 2027

5

Thu

July Mass Uprising Day

জুলাই গণঅভ্যুত্থান দিবস

December 2027

16

Thu

Victory Day

বিজয় দিবস

25

Sat

Christmas Day

বড়দিন


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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