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Public Holidays in Bangladesh — 2026
Bangladesh observes 7 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every holiday with its local name and whether it applies nationwide.
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, February 21, 2026 | International Mother Language Day | শহিদ দিবস ও আন্তর্জাতিক মাতৃভাষা দিবস | Nationwide |
| Thursday, March 26, 2026 | Independence and National Day | স্বাধীনতা ও জাতীয় দিবস | Nationwide |
| Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | Bengali New Year | নববর্ষ | Nationwide |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 | Labour Day | মে দিবস | Nationwide |
| Wednesday, August 5, 2026 | July Mass Uprising Day | জুলাই গণঅভ্যুত্থান দিবস | Nationwide |
| Wednesday, December 16, 2026 | Victory Day | বিজয় দিবস | Nationwide |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | বড়দিন | Nationwide |
Working days per month in 2026 (Mon–Fri excluding nationwide holidays)
| Month | Working days |
|---|---|
| January | 22 |
| February | 20 |
| March | 21 |
| April | 21 |
| May | 20 |
| June | 22 |
| July | 23 |
| August | 20 |
| September | 22 |
| October | 22 |
| November | 21 |
| December | 21 |
2027 holidays preview
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Sunday, February 21, 2027 | International Mother Language Day |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | Independence and National Day |
| Wednesday, April 14, 2027 | Bengali New Year |
| Saturday, May 1, 2027 | Labour Day |
| Thursday, August 5, 2027 | July Mass Uprising Day |
| Thursday, December 16, 2027 | Victory Day |
| Saturday, December 25, 2027 | Christmas Day |
Note: weekend days are assumed to be Saturday and Sunday; some countries use different weekends. Regional holidays may not apply everywhere. Source: Nager.Date open holiday database. Verify critical dates with official government sources.