The publication of the Bangladesh Government Holiday Calendar 2026 is good news. Are you trying to find Bangladesh's holiday schedule for 2026? To locate the list of government holidays for the year 2026, search for National Government holidays 2026 (বাংলাদেশ). You can now view the 2026 National BD Holiday Calendar in PDF format by clicking this link.

As you want the Government Calendar 2026, see this 2026 calendar to better prepare holiday vacation plans.

Bangladesh National Holidays List 2026 Government Holiday Calendar 

22 public holidays covering national, religious, and cultural events have been formally authorised by the Bangladeshi government for 2026. Government offices, banks, and several private establishments observe these holidays.

January

• 7 January (Sunday) – Election Day (General Holiday) 

February

• 21 February (Wednesday) – Shaheed Day & International Mother Language Day
• 26 February (Monday) – Shab-e-Barat

March

• 17 March (Sunday) – Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s Birthday
• 26 March (Tuesday) – Independence Day

April

• 5 April (Friday) – Jumatul Bidah
• 7 April (Sunday) – Shab-e-Qadr
• 10–12 April (Wed–Fri) – Eid-ul-Fitr & Holidays
• 14 April (Sunday) – Pohela Boishakh (Bengali New Year)

May

• 1 May (Wednesday) – May Day (International Workers’ Day)
• 22 May (Wednesday) – Buddha Purnima

June

• 16–18 June (Sun–Tue) – Eid-ul-Azha & Holidays

July

• 17 July (Wednesday) – Ashura

August

• 26 August (Monday) – Janmashtami

September

• 16 September (Monday) – Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi

October

• 13 October (Sunday) – Durga Puja (Bijoya Dashami)

December

• 16 December (Monday) – Victory Day
• 25 December (Wednesday) – Christmas Day

Important Highlights

• Religious Holidays: Reflecting Bangladesh's cultural diversity, these holidays include Christian, Buddhist, Hindu, and Islamic celebrations.
• National Days: Vital occasions like Victory Day (16 December) and Independence Day (26 March) are extensively observed.
• Eid Holidays: Depending on whether the moon is visible, the Eid holidays typically last several days.
• Variable Dates: Depending on lunar observations, Islamic holidays may change significantly.

✅ Conclusion 

The Bangladeshi government's 2026 holiday schedule offers a harmonious blend of religious observance, cultural festivity, and national pride. Businesses, workers, and students can better manage their calendars by using this list to plan ahead.