Public Holidays in Bangladesh 2026 | World Holidays
List of 21 public holidays in Bangladesh for 2026, including Night of Forgiveness, Martyrs' Day and International Mother Language Day, Bangabandhu's Birthday and National Children's Day and more.
- Night of Forgiveness (2026-02-12): Islamic night for repentance, prayer, and seeking blessings.
- Martyrs' Day and International Mother Language Day (2026-02-21): Commemorates language movement martyrs and promotes linguistic diversity.
- Bangabandhu's Birthday and National Children's Day (2026-03-17): Celebrates Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's birthday.
- Independence Day (2026-03-26): Commemorates Bangladesh's declaration of independence from Pakistan.
- Bengali New Year (2026-04-14): Celebrates the first day of the Bengali calendar.
- Laylat al-Qadr (2026-04-15): Islamic night of revelation, prayers, and spiritual reflection.
- Eid al-Fitr (Day 1) (2026-04-19): End of Ramadan, marks breaking of the fast.
- Eid al-Fitr (Day 2) (2026-04-20): Continued celebration of the end of Ramadan.
- Eid al-Fitr (Day 3) (2026-04-21): Concluding day of Eid al-Fitr festivities.
- May Day (2026-05-01): Observance of workers' rights and international solidarity.
- Buddha Purnima (2026-05-10): Commemorates birth, enlightenment, and passing of Buddha.
- Eid al-Adha (Day 1) (2026-06-26): Feast of Sacrifice, honors Abraham's devotion.
- Eid al-Adha (Day 2) (2026-06-27): Continued celebration of the Feast of Sacrifice.
- Eid al-Adha (Day 3) (2026-06-28): Concluding day of Eid al-Adha festivities.
- Ashura (2026-07-26): Commemorates martyrdom of Imam Hussein; day of mourning.
- National Mourning Day (2026-08-15): Commemorates assassination of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
- Janmashtami (2026-08-16): Celebrates the birth of Hindu deity Krishna.
- Mawlid an-Nabi (2026-09-26): Celebrates the birth of Prophet Muhammad.
- Bijoya Dashami (2026-10-21): Concludes Durga Puja, celebrates victory of good over evil.
- Victory Day (2026-12-16): Commemorates Bangladesh's victory in the Liberation War.
- Christmas Day (2026-12-25): Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.