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🇧🇩 Bangladesh Public Holidays – 2026

Mariana Higa
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The Government of Bangladesh has published the official 2026 public holiday calendar. In addition to the holidays listed below, the government has declared March 18, 2026 as an additional public holiday by executive order, as the date falls between the previously scheduled holidays for Laylat al-Qadr (Shab-e-Qadr) and Eid-ul-Fitr, extending the holiday period.

Some holidays span multiple days, particularly major religious observances such as Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.

Public Holidays in Bangladesh (2026)

HolidayDateDuration
Shab-e-BaratFebruary 4, 20261 day
Shaheed Day and International Mother Language DayFebruary 21, 20261 day
Laylat al-QadrMarch 17, 20261 day
Jumu'atul-Wida and Eid-al-FitrMarch 19 – March 23, 20265 days
Independence Day of BangladeshMarch 26, 20261 day
Bangla New YearApril 14, 20261 day
Buddha Purnima and May DayMay 1, 20261 day
Eid al-AdhaMay 26 – May 31, 20266 days
AshuraJune 26, 20261 day
July Uprising DayAugust 5, 20261 day
Eid-e-Milad-un NabiAugust 26, 20261 day
JanmashtamiSeptember 4, 20261 day
Durga PujaOctober 20 – October 21, 20262 days
Victory Day of BangladeshDecember 16, 20261 day
Christmas DayDecember 25, 20261 day

 

Holiday Work and Compensation

Under Bangladesh labour law:

  • Employees required to work on a public holiday must receive double pay (2x their regular wage) for the hours worked.

  • Employees must also be granted a substitute day off with full pay.

Employers should ensure that any work performed during public holidays is properly recorded and submitted for payroll processing.

 

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