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2026 Bangladesh Holidays

See public holidays in Bangladesh for 2026, with official dates, observances, and key calendar events throughout the year.

Total Holidays

73

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

March

13 holidays

This Month

5

Holidays this month

Next Holiday

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About Bangladesh holidays in 2026

In 2026, Bangladesh observes a wide array of holidays, reflecting its diverse cultural and religious landscape. The year includes significant Islamic observances such as Eid ul-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, alongside Hindu festivals like Durga Puja and Holi. Christian holidays like Christmas and Easter are also recognized, as are national days such as Independence Day and Victory Day. Additionally, various commemorative days and cultural celebrations are noted throughout the year.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
January 10, 2026SaturdayBangabandhu Homecoming Day
January 17, 2026SaturdayShab-e-Meraj
January 23, 2026FridaySaraswati Puja
February 1, 2026SundayMaghi Purnima
February 4, 2026WednesdayShab e-Barat
February 11, 2026WednesdayElection Day
February 12, 2026ThursdayElection Day Holiday
February 14, 2026SaturdayValentine's Day
February 15, 2026SundayMaha Shivaratri
February 18, 2026WednesdayAsh Wednesday
February 18, 2026WednesdayRamadan Start
February 21, 2026SaturdayLanguage Martyrs' Day
March 2, 2026MondayNational Flag Day
March 3, 2026TuesdayHoli
March 17, 2026TuesdayArrival Day of Sri Sri Harichand Tagore
March 17, 2026TuesdayShab-e-qadr
March 19, 2026ThursdayEid ul-Fitr Holiday
March 20, 2026FridayEid ul-Fitr Holiday
March 20, 2026FridayJumatul Bidah
March 20, 2026FridayMarch Equinox
March 21, 2026SaturdayEid ul-Fitr
March 22, 2026SundayEid ul-Fitr Holiday
March 23, 2026MondayEid ul-Fitr Holiday
March 24, 2026TuesdayEid ul-Fitr Holiday
March 26, 2026ThursdayIndependence Day
April 2, 2026ThursdayMaundy Thursday
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 4, 2026SaturdayHoly Saturday
April 5, 2026SundayEaster Day
April 6, 2026MondayEaster Monday
April 13, 2026MondayChaitra Sankranti
April 14, 2026TuesdayBengali New Year
April 30, 2026ThursdayBuddha Purnima Holiday
May 1, 2026FridayBuddha Purnima/Vesak
May 1, 2026FridayMay Day
May 2, 2026SaturdayBuddha Purnima Holiday
May 10, 2026SundayMothers' Day
May 26, 2026TuesdayEid al-Adha Holiday
May 27, 2026WednesdayEid al-Adha Holiday
May 28, 2026ThursdayEid al-Adha
May 29, 2026FridayEid al-Adha Holiday
May 30, 2026SaturdayEid al-Adha Holiday
May 31, 2026SundayEid al-Adha Holiday
June 1, 2026MondayEid al-Adha Holiday
June 17, 2026WednesdayMuharram
June 21, 2026SundayFathers' Day
June 21, 2026SundayJune Solstice
June 26, 2026FridayAshura
July 1, 2026WednesdayJuly 1 Bank Holiday
July 29, 2026WednesdayAshari Purnima
August 5, 2026WednesdayStudent-People Uprising Day
August 12, 2026WednesdayAkhari Chahar Somba
August 26, 2026WednesdayEid e-Milad-un Nabi
September 4, 2026FridayJanmashtami
September 23, 2026WednesdaySeptember Equinox
September 24, 2026ThursdayFateha-i-Yajdaham
September 26, 2026SaturdayMadhu Purnima
October 10, 2026SaturdayMahalaya
October 18, 2026SundayDurga Puja Holiday
October 19, 2026MondayAshtami
October 20, 2026TuesdayMahanabami
October 21, 2026WednesdayDurga Puja
October 25, 2026SundayLakshmi Puja
October 25, 2026SundayPrabarana Purnima
October 31, 2026SaturdayHalloween
November 8, 2026SundaySri Shayama Puja
December 16, 2026WednesdayVictory Day
December 22, 2026TuesdayDecember Solstice
December 24, 2026ThursdayChristmas Eve
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day
December 26, 2026SaturdayBoxing Day
December 31, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Eve

Planning around Bangladesh holidays in 2026

  • Many holidays are tied to lunar calendars, so their dates can shift annually.
  • Observances are spread across the year, with some months featuring multiple consecutive days off.
  • Several holidays are religious in nature and may be observed by specific communities.
  • Check the specific year for exact dates, as some holidays have tentative or variable timings.

Holiday patterns in 2026

The holiday calendar in Bangladesh for 2026 shows a notable concentration of observances in the early months of the year, particularly in February and March, driven by a mix of religious and national events. This period is followed by a more dispersed distribution through the spring and early summer.

The latter half of the year sees a moderate number of holidays, with significant religious festivals like Eid al-Adha and Durga Puja occurring in May and October respectively. The year concludes with a few widely recognized holidays in December.

While many holidays are observed nationwide, the calendar also includes specific commemorative days that may hold particular significance within certain communities or regions.

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