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Is today a public holiday in Bangladesh?

No
Today is a normal Saturday in Bangladesh. The next public holiday is Victory Day on Wednesday 16 December 2026, in 60 days.
Saturday 17 October 2026, Asia/Dhaka time
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Is tomorrow a public holiday in Bangladesh?

No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Bangladesh.

Next public holiday in Bangladesh

Victory Day on Wednesday 16 December 2026, in 60 days. The last one was Durga Puja on 8 October 2026.

Upcoming public holidays in Bangladesh

HolidayDateWhen
Victory DayWednesday 16 December 2026in 60 days
Christmas DayFriday 25 December 2026in 69 days
Language Martyrs' DaySunday 21 February 2027in 127 days
End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)Tuesday 9 March 2027in 143 days
Mujib's Birthday & Children's DayWednesday 17 March 2027in 151 days
Independence DayFriday 26 March 2027in 160 days

Public holidays in Bangladesh in 2026

Bangladesh has 15 public holidays in 2026. 2 fall on a weekend. 2 are still ahead.

DateDayHoliday
21 February 2026SaturdayweekendLanguage Martyrs' Day
17 March 2026TuesdayMujib's Birthday & Children's Day
20 March 2026FridayEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
26 March 2026ThursdayIndependence Day
14 April 2026TuesdayBengali New Year's Day
1 May 2026FridayMay Day
19 May 2026TuesdayBuddha's Birthday
27 May 2026WednesdayFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)
25 June 2026ThursdayDay of Ashura
15 August 2026SaturdayweekendNational Mourning Day
24 August 2026MondayKrishna Janmashtami
25 August 2026TuesdayBirthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)
8 October 2026ThursdayDurga Puja
16 December 2026WednesdayVictory Day
25 December 2026FridayChristmas Day

Long weekends in Bangladesh in 2026

These upcoming public holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday, which gives a three-day weekend without taking leave.

Christmas Day: Fri 25 December

Public holidays in Bangladesh in 2027

Bangladesh has 15 public holidays in 2027. The first is Language Martyrs' Day on Sunday 21 February 2027. See the full 2027 list.

Questions people ask about holidays in Bangladesh

Is today a public holiday in Bangladesh?

No. Today, Saturday 17 October 2026, is a normal Saturday in Bangladesh, not a public holiday.

Is tomorrow a public holiday in Bangladesh?

No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Bangladesh.

What is the next public holiday in Bangladesh?

The next public holiday in Bangladesh is Victory Day on Wednesday 16 December 2026, in 60 days.

How many public holidays does Bangladesh have in 2026?

Bangladesh has 15 public holidays in 2026. 2 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, and 2 are still to come this year.

Does Bangladesh move a holiday that falls on a weekend?

Our data lists no substitute days for Bangladesh in 2026. Where a holiday lands on a weekend, there is usually no replacement weekday off, but employers and regions can differ.

Which years are covered?

2025 to 2028. Years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028.

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