Bangladesh Holidays
Major public holidays celebrated in Bangladesh in 2026.
Bangladesh has 11 major public holidays listed below. Of these, 6 fall on the same calendar date every year, 1 change date each year (set by Easter, a lunisolar calendar or the equinox), 4 depend on the Islamic lunar calendar and are approximate.
International Mother Language Day
February 21Honors the Language Movement of 1952
Independence Day
March 26Celebrates declaration of independence in 1971
Bengali New Year
April 14Pohela Boishakh — first day of the Bengali calendar
May Day
May 1International Workers' Day
Shab-e-Barat
February 3, 2026 (approx.)Night of fortune and forgiveness
Eid ul-Fitr
March 20–22, 2026 (approx.)End of Ramadan
Eid ul-Adha
May 27–29, 2026 (approx.)Feast of Sacrifice
Janmashtami
September 4, 2026Birth of Lord Krishna
Durga Puja (Bijoya Dashami)
October 20, 2026 (approx.)Worship of Goddess Durga; Bijoya Dashami is the public holiday
Victory Day
December 16Celebrates victory in the Liberation War of 1971
Christmas Day
December 25Christmas celebration
About these dates
This list covers nationwide public holidays. Regional, state or provincial holidays are not included, and governments sometimes announce extra days off or move a holiday when it falls on a weekend. Dates marked "approx." follow the Islamic lunar calendar and are confirmed by moon sighting, so they can shift by a day. Always check with official government sources before making travel or business plans.