Bangladesh: public holidays 2026

Mid-Sha'ban, known in Bangladesh as Shab-e-Barat, is a night of prayer and remembrance observed around the middle of Sha'ban; practices and significance vary among Muslim communities. Bangladesh lists it as a national public holiday.

Shaheed Day and International Mother Language Day honors those killed in Bangladesh's 1952 Bengali Language Movement and celebrates linguistic diversity. Bangladesh lists 21 February as a national public holiday, while UNESCO observes the international day.

Laylat al-Qadr, the Night of Power, is traditionally associated with the first revelation of the Qur'an to Muhammad and with prayer during Ramadan's final nights. Bangladesh lists it as a national public holiday; the Gregorian date follows the Islamic calendar.

Jumu'atul-Wida is the final Friday of Ramadan, marked by a special congregational prayer. Bangladesh's government holiday lists include it as a national public holiday; its Gregorian date follows the Islamic calendar.

Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and the breaking of the fast. Bangladesh's holiday lists set a three-day national public-holiday period for it; the Gregorian dates follow the Islamic calendar.

Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and the breaking of the fast. Bangladesh's holiday lists set a three-day national public-holiday period for it; the Gregorian dates follow the Islamic calendar.

Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and the breaking of the fast. Bangladesh's holiday lists set a three-day national public-holiday period for it; the Gregorian dates follow the Islamic calendar.

Independence Day commemorates Bangladesh's declaration of independence on 26 March 1971 and the beginning of the Liberation War. It is a nationwide public holiday in Bangladesh.

Pohela Boishakh is Bengali New Year's Day, opening the Bangla calendar year and celebrated with public festivities such as Mangal Shobhajatra. Bangladesh lists 14 April as a national public holiday.

May Day, or International Workers' Day, honors workers and the labor movement. Bangladesh's government holiday lists include 1 May as a national public holiday.

Eid al-Adha is the Islamic Feast of Sacrifice, recalling Ibrahim's willingness to offer his son and God's provision of a sacrifice. Bangladesh's holiday lists set a three-day national public-holiday period for it; the Gregorian dates follow the Islamic calendar.

Eid al-Adha is the Islamic Feast of Sacrifice, recalling Ibrahim's willingness to offer his son and God's provision of a sacrifice. Bangladesh's holiday lists set a three-day national public-holiday period for it; the Gregorian dates follow the Islamic calendar.

Eid al-Adha is the Islamic Feast of Sacrifice, recalling Ibrahim's willingness to offer his son and God's provision of a sacrifice. Bangladesh's holiday lists set a three-day national public-holiday period for it; the Gregorian dates follow the Islamic calendar.

Ashura falls on the tenth day of Muharram. Muslims observe it in different ways, including fasting or mourning depending on tradition; Bangladesh's government lists it as a national public holiday.

July Mass Uprising Day commemorates Bangladesh's July–August 2024 mass uprising. Bangladesh's government holiday lists include 5 August as a national public holiday from 2025 onward.

Eid-e-Miladunnabi, or Mawlid, commemorates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. Bangladesh lists it as a national public holiday; the Gregorian date follows the Islamic calendar.

Victory Day commemorates Bangladesh's final victory in the Liberation War on 16 December 1971 and the emergence of the independent country. It is a nationwide public holiday.

Christmas Day is the Christian feast commemorating the birth of Jesus. Bangladesh's government holiday lists include 25 December as a national public holiday.

Mid-Sha'ban, known in Bangladesh as Shab-e-Barat, is a night of prayer and remembrance observed around the middle of Sha'ban; practices and significance vary among Muslim communities. Bangladesh lists it as a national public holiday.

Shaheed Day and International Mother Language Day honors those killed in Bangladesh's 1952 Bengali Language Movement and celebrates linguistic diversity. Bangladesh lists 21 February as a national public holiday, while UNESCO observes the international day.

Independence Day commemorates Bangladesh's declaration of independence on 26 March 1971 and the beginning of the Liberation War. It is a nationwide public holiday in Bangladesh.

Jumu'atul-Wida is the final Friday of Ramadan, marked by a special congregational prayer. Bangladesh's government holiday lists include it as a national public holiday; its Gregorian date follows the Islamic calendar.

Laylat al-Qadr, the Night of Power, is traditionally associated with the first revelation of the Qur'an to Muhammad and with prayer during Ramadan's final nights. Bangladesh lists it as a national public holiday; the Gregorian date follows the Islamic calendar.

Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and the breaking of the fast. Bangladesh's holiday lists set a three-day national public-holiday period for it; the Gregorian dates follow the Islamic calendar.

Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and the breaking of the fast. Bangladesh's holiday lists set a three-day national public-holiday period for it; the Gregorian dates follow the Islamic calendar.

Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and the breaking of the fast. Bangladesh's holiday lists set a three-day national public-holiday period for it; the Gregorian dates follow the Islamic calendar.

Pohela Boishakh is Bengali New Year's Day, opening the Bangla calendar year and celebrated with public festivities such as Mangal Shobhajatra. Bangladesh lists 14 April as a national public holiday.

May Day, or International Workers' Day, honors workers and the labor movement. Bangladesh's government holiday lists include 1 May as a national public holiday.

Eid al-Adha is the Islamic Feast of Sacrifice, recalling Ibrahim's willingness to offer his son and God's provision of a sacrifice. Bangladesh's holiday lists set a three-day national public-holiday period for it; the Gregorian dates follow the Islamic calendar.

Eid al-Adha is the Islamic Feast of Sacrifice, recalling Ibrahim's willingness to offer his son and God's provision of a sacrifice. Bangladesh's holiday lists set a three-day national public-holiday period for it; the Gregorian dates follow the Islamic calendar.

Eid al-Adha is the Islamic Feast of Sacrifice, recalling Ibrahim's willingness to offer his son and God's provision of a sacrifice. Bangladesh's holiday lists set a three-day national public-holiday period for it; the Gregorian dates follow the Islamic calendar.

Ashura falls on the tenth day of Muharram. Muslims observe it in different ways, including fasting or mourning depending on tradition; Bangladesh's government lists it as a national public holiday.

July Mass Uprising Day commemorates Bangladesh's July–August 2024 mass uprising. Bangladesh's government holiday lists include 5 August as a national public holiday from 2025 onward.

Eid-e-Miladunnabi, or Mawlid, commemorates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. Bangladesh lists it as a national public holiday; the Gregorian date follows the Islamic calendar.

Victory Day commemorates Bangladesh's final victory in the Liberation War on 16 December 1971 and the emergence of the independent country. It is a nationwide public holiday.

Christmas Day is the Christian feast commemorating the birth of Jesus. Bangladesh's government holiday lists include 25 December as a national public holiday.