| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-04 | Mid-Sha'ban | National |
| 2026-02-21 | Martyrs' Day and International Mother Language Day | National |
| 2026-03-17 | Laylat al-Qadr | National |
| 2026-03-20 | Jumu'atul-Wida | National |
| 2026-03-21 | Eid al-Fitr | National |
| 2026-03-22 | Eid al-Fitr | National |
| 2026-03-23 | Eid al-Fitr | National |
| 2026-03-26 | Independence Day | National |
| 2026-04-14 | Bengali New Year's Day | National |
| 2026-05-01 | May Day | National |
| 2026-05-28 | Eid al-Adha | National |
| 2026-05-29 | Eid al-Adha | National |
| 2026-05-30 | Eid al-Adha | National |
| 2026-06-26 | Ashura | National |
| 2026-08-05 | July Mass Uprising Day | National |
| 2026-08-26 | Prophet's Birthday | National |
| 2026-12-16 | Victory Day | National |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
How many public holidays does Bangladesh have in 2026?
Bangladesh has 18 public holidays in 2026: 18 national holidays. The dates run from 4 February 2026 to 25 December 2026, and no public holiday falls in January, July, September, October, November. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Bangladesh's public holiday count compares.
Long weekends in Bangladesh 2026
Bangladesh's public holidays create 5 long weekends in 2026 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Fri 20 - Mon 23 March: Jumu'atul-Wida (4-day weekend, Friday 20 March to Monday 23 March).
- Fri 1 - Sun 3 May: May Day (3-day weekend, Friday 1 May to Sunday 3 May).
- Thu 28 - Sun 31 May: Eid al-Adha (4-day weekend, Thursday 28 May to Sunday 31 May).
- Fri 26 - Sun 28 June: Ashura (3-day weekend, Friday 26 June to Sunday 28 June).
- Fri 25 - Sun 27 December: Christmas Day (3-day weekend, Friday 25 December to Sunday 27 December).
Observed and substitute holidays in Bangladesh 2026
A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.
In 2026 no public holiday in Bangladesh is moved to a nearby weekday, so every holiday in the table above is observed on the date shown.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across Asia for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Bangladesh: is your date a holiday in 2026?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Bangladesh in 2026. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.
For example, 4 February 2026 is Mid-Sha'ban, a public holiday in Bangladesh.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Bangladesh (2026)
Our Bangladesh public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
Eid al-Fitr
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
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
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.
Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice, begins on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah and coincides with the culmination of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. It honours the devotion of Ibrahim, who was willing to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. Families that can afford it sacrifice a sheep, goat, cow or camel and divide the meat into portions for family, friends and the poor.
Victory Day
Victory Day commemorates a decisive military victory, most commonly the Allied victory in Europe in 1945. Russia and several post Soviet states observe it on 9 May with large military parades and the Immortal Regiment marches, while Western Europe marks 8 May. Other countries use the name for different conflicts. Ceremonies usually include laying wreaths at war memorials and honouring surviving veterans.