Plan ahead with the 2026 public holiday calendar for Bangladesh. The dates below reflect the government’s published holiday schedule and later official changes.
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Bangladesh public holidays in 2026
Bangladesh observes public holidays for national occasions and religious festivals. Some holidays span several days. The dates in the calendar reflect the 2026 schedule, including additional days announced during the year.
Changes to the 2026 holiday schedule
The government added March 18 to the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday period and May 25 to the Eid-ul-Adha holiday period. The election and referendum also brought public holidays on February 11 and 12.
The Durga Puja schedule was revised to include October 22 as an additional holiday. Government, semi-government, autonomous and private offices were scheduled to open on Saturday, October 17, to offset the change. October 23 and 24 were the regular weekly holidays.
November 7 was declared a public holiday for National Revolution and Solidarity Day.
Regional and optional holidays
Chaitra Sankranti on April 13 applies as a general holiday in Rangamati, Khagrachhari and Bandarban. It is not a nationwide holiday. The government schedule also provides optional holidays for some religious communities; those are not included in the nationwide calendar above.
Frequently asked questions
What is Bangladesh’s country code?
Bangladesh’s ISO alpha-2 country code is BD.
How many dates are listed in the 2026 calendar?
The calendar lists 31 nationwide public holiday dates, with each date in a multi-day holiday period shown separately.
Are the Eid holidays included across multiple days?
Yes. The calendar includes each scheduled day of the Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha holiday periods, including the additional dates announced by the government.
Was October 17, 2026 a public holiday?
No. The Durga Puja schedule was revised, and October 17 was designated a working day. October 22 became an additional holiday.
Does Chaitra Sankranti apply nationwide?
No. The April 13 general holiday applies to Rangamati, Khagrachhari and Bandarban. It is not a nationwide holiday.
Are optional religious holidays included in the nationwide list?
No. The calendar above focuses on nationwide public holidays. Optional holidays for particular religious communities are separate.
Official sources
- Ministry of Public Administration: 2026 public holiday schedule
- Ministry of Public Administration: election and referendum holiday notice
- Ministry of Public Administration: additional Eid-ul-Fitr holiday
- Ministry of Public Administration: additional Eid-ul-Adha holiday
- Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha: revised Durga Puja holiday schedule
- Ministry of Public Administration: National Revolution and Solidarity Day notice
- Bangladesh Bank: holiday calendar, including regional observances
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