Holidays and Observances in Bangladesh in 2026
Following is a list of holidays and observances in Bangladesh for 2026, providing a concise overview of the country's key celebrations. It showcases Bangladesh's rich cultural heritage and the unique blend of traditional and modern festivities throughout the year.
| Holiday | Date | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shab e-Barat | February 04 | Wednesday | National Holiday |
| Language Movement Day | February 21 | Saturday | National Holiday |
| Shab-e-qadr | March 17 | Tuesday | National Holiday |
| Eid ul-Fitr | March 20 | Friday | National Holiday |
| Eid ul-Fitr Holiday | March 21 | Saturday | National Holiday |
| Eid ul-Fitr Holiday | March 22 | Sunday | National Holiday |
| Independence Day | March 26 | Thursday | National Holiday |
| Pohela Boishakh | April 14 | Tuesday | National Holiday |
| May Day | May 01 | Friday | National Holiday |
| Buddha Purnima | May 01 | Friday | National Holiday |
| Eid ul-Adha | May 28 | Thursday | National Holiday |
| Eid ul-Adha Holiday | May 29 | Friday | National Holiday |
| Eid ul-Adha Holiday | May 30 | Saturday | National Holiday |
| Ashura | June 26 | Friday | National Holiday |
| July Mass Uprising Day | August 05 | Wednesday | National Holiday |
| National Mourning Day | August 15 | Saturday | National Holiday |
| Eid e-Milad-un Nabi | August 25 | Tuesday | National Holiday |
| Janmashtami | September 04 | Friday | National Holiday |
| Durga Puja | October 21 | Wednesday | National Holiday |
| Victory Day | December 16 | Wednesday | National Holiday |
| Christmas | December 25 | Friday | National Holiday |
Holidays by Year
Previous Year: 2023