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Public Holiday Calendar

Public Holidays in Bangladesh for 2026


Date Holiday Name
2026-02-04 Mid-Sha'ban
2026-02-21 Martyrs' Day and International Mother Language Day
2026-03-17 Laylat al-Qadr
2026-03-20 Jumu'atul-Wida
2026-03-21 Eid al-Fitr
2026-03-22 Eid al-Fitr
2026-03-23 Eid al-Fitr
2026-03-26 Independence Day
2026-04-14 Bengali New Year's Day
2026-05-01 May Day
2026-05-28 Eid al-Adha
2026-05-29 Eid al-Adha
2026-05-30 Eid al-Adha
2026-06-26 Ashura
2026-08-05 July Mass Uprising Day
2026-08-26 Prophet's Birthday
2026-12-16 Victory Day
2026-12-25 Christmas Day

Eid al-Fitr Introduction

Eid al-Fitr is the festival breaking the fast of Ramadan, observed on the first day of Shawwal. It is one of the two major Islamic festivals and a public holiday throughout the Muslim world. The celebration opens with a special congregational prayer, followed by visits to family and neighbours, shared meals and giving to charity. Where the date has been confirmed by moon sighting, it appears without the estimated qualifier on published calendars.

Eid al-Fitr Introduction

Eid al-Fitr is the festival breaking the fast of Ramadan, observed on the first day of Shawwal. It is one of the two major Islamic festivals and a public holiday throughout the Muslim world. The celebration opens with a special congregational prayer, followed by visits to family and neighbours, shared meals and giving to charity. Where the date has been confirmed by moon sighting, it appears without the estimated qualifier on published calendars.

Eid al-Fitr Introduction

Eid al-Fitr is the festival breaking the fast of Ramadan, observed on the first day of Shawwal. It is one of the two major Islamic festivals and a public holiday throughout the Muslim world. The celebration opens with a special congregational prayer, followed by visits to family and neighbours, shared meals and giving to charity. Where the date has been confirmed by moon sighting, it appears without the estimated qualifier on published calendars.

Independence Day Introduction

Independence Day marks the anniversary of a nation's formal separation from another state, or of the founding moment of its sovereignty. Because it commemorates a specific historical event, the date differs from country to country and the name often includes the year. Typical observances include flag raising, military parades, speeches by heads of state, and public concerts. It is frequently the most prominent national holiday on the calendar.

May Day Introduction

May Day on 1 May is both an ancient spring festival and, in most countries, International Workers' Day. The labour observance grew from the campaign for an eight hour working day and the events surrounding the Haymarket affair in Chicago in 1886. Older customs, especially in Northern Europe, include maypole dancing, bonfires and the crowning of a May queen. In the United Kingdom the first Monday in May is a separate bank holiday.

Holiday observance can vary by region and employer. Confirm critical dates with the relevant authority.