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Public holidays in Bangladesh, 2026
Holiday dates18vs 2025: +1
On weekdays10not on the weekend
On the weekend8weekend: Fri・Sat
Breaks of 3+ days3
World rank27 / 246median 14 days
All public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | Wed | Mid-Sha'ban |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Martyrs' Day and International Mother Language Day |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Tue | Laylat al-Qadr |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Fri (weekend) | Jumu'atul-Wida |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Eid al-Fitr |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Sun | Eid al-Fitr |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Mon | Eid al-Fitr |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Thu | Independence Day |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Tue | Bengali New Year's Day |
| May 1, 2026 | Fri (weekend) | May Day |
| May 28, 2026 | Thu | Eid al-Adha |
| May 29, 2026 | Fri (weekend) | Eid al-Adha |
| May 30, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Eid al-Adha |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Fri (weekend) | Ashura |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Wed | July Mass Uprising Day |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Wed | Prophet's Birthday |
| Dec 16, 2026 | Wed | Victory Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Fri (weekend) | Christmas Day |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2026
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 – Mar 23, 2026 | 4 days | Jumu'atul-Wida・Eid al-Fitr |
| Mar 26, 2026 – Mar 28, 2026 | 3 days | Independence Day |
| May 28, 2026 – May 30, 2026 | 3 days | Eid al-Adha |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2025
- + Jumu'atul-Wida
- + Laylat al-Qadr
- − Jumu'atul-Wida; Laylat al-Qadr
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2026 →
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.