Public holidays in Bangladesh, 2027
15 public holidays, 9 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Bangladesh drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Language Martyrs' Day on Sunday 21 February.
2027 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 21 February | Language Martyrs' Day | Sunday |
| 9 March | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Tuesday |
| 17 March | Mujib's Birthday & Children's Day | Wednesday |
| 26 March | Independence Day | Friday |
| 14 April | Bengali New Year's Day | Wednesday |
| 1 May | May Day | Saturday |
| 16 May | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Sunday |
| 19 May | Buddha's Birthday | Wednesday |
| 15 June | Day of Ashura | Tuesday |
| 14 August | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Saturday |
| 15 August | National Mourning Day | Sunday |
| 24 August | Krishna Janmashtami | Tuesday |
| 8 October | Durga Puja | Friday |
| 16 December | Victory Day | Thursday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Saturday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Bangladesh have in 2027?
15 nationwide public holidays, 9 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Bangladesh?
Language Martyrs' Day, on Sunday 21 February 2027.
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.