Public holidays
Next public holiday
Durga Puja Holiday
22 Oct 2026, Thursday ·
February 2026
- Shab e-Barat 4 Feb 2026, Wednesday
- Election Day 11 Feb 2026, Wednesday
- Election Day Holiday 12 Feb 2026, Thursday
- Language Martyrs' Day 21 Feb 2026, Saturday
March 2026
- Shab-e-qadr 17 Mar 2026, Tuesday
- Eid ul-Fitr Holiday 19 Mar 2026, Thursday
- Eid ul-Fitr Holiday 20 Mar 2026, Friday
- Jumatul Bidah 20 Mar 2026, Friday
- Eid ul-Fitr 21 Mar 2026, Saturday
- Eid ul-Fitr Holiday 22 Mar 2026, Sunday
- Eid ul-Fitr Holiday 23 Mar 2026, Monday
- Independence Day 26 Mar 2026, Thursday
April 2026
- Chaitra Sankranti 13 Apr 2026, Monday
- Bengali New Year 14 Apr 2026, Tuesday
May 2026
- Buddha Purnima/Vesak 1 May 2026, Friday
- May Day 1 May 2026, Friday
- Eid al-Adha Holiday 25 May 2026, Monday
- Eid al-Adha Holiday 26 May 2026, Tuesday
- Eid al-Adha Holiday 27 May 2026, Wednesday
- Eid al-Adha 28 May 2026, Thursday
- Eid al-Adha Holiday 29 May 2026, Friday
- Eid al-Adha Holiday 30 May 2026, Saturday
- Eid al-Adha Holiday 31 May 2026, Sunday
June 2026
- Muharram 17 Jun 2026, Wednesday
- Ashura 26 Jun 2026, Friday
August 2026
- Student-People Uprising Day 5 Aug 2026, Wednesday
- Eid e-Milad-un Nabi 26 Aug 2026, Wednesday
September 2026
- Janmashtami 4 Sep 2026, Friday
October 2026
- Mahanabami 20 Oct 2026, Tuesday
- Durga Puja 21 Oct 2026, Wednesday
- Durga Puja Holiday 22 Oct 2026, Thursday
November 2026
- National Revolution and Solidarity Day 7 Nov 2026, Saturday
December 2026
- Victory Day 16 Dec 2026, Wednesday
- Christmas Day 25 Dec 2026, Friday
The list comes from Google's Bangladesh holiday calendar and is refreshed daily. Holidays that depend on the moon can move; the government's notice is final.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next public holiday?
The next public holiday is Durga Puja Holiday on Thursday, 22 Oct 2026.
How many public holidays are there in 2026?
This list has 34 public holidays in 2026.
Can Eid holiday dates change?
Yes. Holidays that depend on the moon, such as Eid and Ashura, can move by a day; the government's announcement confirms the final date.
Where does the holiday list come from?
From Google's calendar of Bangladesh holidays. The official list is published by the Cabinet Division as a gazette notice; if the two differ, the notice is final.
Does this list include optional holidays?
No, it shows public holidays only. Optional holidays for particular religions and communities are not on it.