Bangladesh Public Holidays 2026
Bangladesh has 15 national public holidays in 2026, starting with শহীদ দিবস on February 21, 2026 and ending with বড়দিন on December 25, 2026. 2 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday this year, so the number of extra days away from the desk depends on the calendar.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| শহীদ দিবস | February 21, 2026 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| মুজিব জয়ন | March 17, 2026 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| ঈদুল ফিতর | March 20, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| স্বাধীনতা দিবস | March 26, 2026 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| পহেলা বৈশাখ | April 14, 2026 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| মে দিবস | May 1, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| বুদ্ধ পূর্ণিমা | May 19, 2026 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| ঈদুল আযহা | May 27, 2026 | Wednesday | Public holiday |
| আশুরা | June 25, 2026 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| জাতীয় শোক দিবস | August 15, 2026 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| জন্মাষ্টমী | August 24, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| ঈদে মিলাদুন্নবী | August 25, 2026 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| দুর্গা পূজা | October 8, 2026 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| বিজয় দিবস | December 16, 2026 | Wednesday | Public holiday |
| বড়দিন | December 25, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
March is the densest month for holidays, which tends to shape travel and shopping patterns. The table below lists every Bangladesh public holiday for 2026 with its exact date and the weekday it falls on, so you can see the long weekends at a glance. Only nationwide public holidays are included here, which keeps the Bangladesh calendar clean and comparable.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Bangladesh have in 2026?
Bangladesh has 15 national public holidays in 2026. The first is শহীদ দিবস on February 21, 2026 and the last is বড়দিন on December 25, 2026.
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Bangladesh?
The first public holiday of 2026 is শহীদ দিবস, which falls on February 21, 2026, a Saturday.
What is the last public holiday of 2026 in Bangladesh?
The final national public holiday of 2026 is বড়দিন on December 25, 2026, a Friday.
Are regional holidays included for Bangladesh?
No. This calendar lists national public holidays only. State, provincial and regional holidays that apply to just part of Bangladesh are not included, which keeps the list consistent across countries.
Other years for Bangladesh
Planning further ahead or looking back? Compare the Bangladesh public holiday calendar across years: