Public holidays in Bangladesh, 2026
15 public holidays, 13 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Bangladesh drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Victory Day on Wednesday 16 December.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 21 February | Language Martyrs' Day | Saturday |
| 17 March | Mujib's Birthday & Children's Day | Tuesday |
| 20 March | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Friday |
| 26 March | Independence Day | Thursday |
| 14 April | Bengali New Year's Day | Tuesday |
| 1 May | May Day | Friday |
| 19 May | Buddha's Birthday | Tuesday |
| 27 May | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Wednesday |
| 25 June | Day of Ashura | Thursday |
| 15 August | National Mourning Day | Saturday |
| 24 August | Krishna Janmashtami | Monday |
| 25 August | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Tuesday |
| 8 October | Durga Puja | Thursday |
| 16 December | Victory Day | Wednesday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Bangladesh have in 2026?
15 nationwide public holidays, 13 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Bangladesh?
Victory Day, on Wednesday 16 December 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.