Bangladesh Government Holidays 2026

When is the next government holiday and how many days are left? See the full list for the year: general holidays, executive-order holidays and holidays announced during the year. New holidays are looked for every day.

Next government holiday

Victory Day

16 December, Wednesday

In 43 days

2026 government holiday list

The approved list has 28 days: 14 general holidays and 14 by executive order. With the holidays announced later, 30 calendar days in all (two holidays on one day count once).

February

4 February
Wednesday
Shab-e-Baratdepends on the moon
Executive order
11–12 February
Wednesday – Thursday · 2 days
National election and referendum
Workers in industrial areas also had 10 February off.
Announced later
21 February
Saturday
Shaheed Day and International Mother Language Day
General holiday

March

17 March
Tuesday
Shab-e-Qadrdepends on the moon
Executive order
18 March
Wednesday
Extra Eid-ul-Fitr holiday
Announced later
19–23 March
Thursday – Monday · 5 days
Eid-ul-Fitr (with Jumatul Bida)depends on the moon
Eid day and Jumatul Bida are general holidays, the rest by executive order. With Shab-e-Qadr and the extra day, 7 days in a row (17–23 March).
General + executive
26 March
Thursday
Independence and National Day
General holiday

April

13 April
Monday
Chaitra Sankranti
General holiday
14 April
Tuesday
Pohela Boishakh (Bangla New Year)
Executive order

May

1 May
Friday
May Day and Buddha Purnima
General holiday
25–31 May
Monday – Sunday · 7 days
Eid-ul-Adhadepends on the moon
The list had 6 days; 25 May was added later, making 7. Offices opened on Saturday 23 May instead.
General + executive

June

26 June
Friday
Ashuradepends on the moon
Executive order

August

5 August
Wednesday
July Mass Uprising Day
General holiday
26 August
Wednesday
Eid-e-Miladunnabidepends on the moon
General holiday

September

4 September
Friday
Janmashtami
General holiday

October

20–21 October
Tuesday – Wednesday · 2 days
Durga Puja (Navami and Bijoya Dashami)
Bijoya Dashami is a general holiday, Navami by executive order.
General + executive

December

16 December
Wednesday
Victory Day
General holiday
25 December
Friday
Christmas Day
General holiday

List last checked: 23 October 2026.

Fridays and Saturdays are the weekly holidays and are not counted here. Moon-based dates can shift by a day, and the government can add holidays during the year. Banks, factories and private offices may follow different days, so check your own office notice.

Common questions

How many government holidays are there in 2026?

The approved list has 28 days: 14 general holidays and 14 by executive order. A few days were added later for the election and the two Eids; they are marked separately.

Can Eid holiday dates change?

Yes. Eid, Shab-e-Barat and Ashura depend on moon sighting and can move by a day. We update the list when the government announces a change.