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Flag of BangladeshBangladesh Holidays 2027: Public Holidays in Bangladesh

Bangladesh has 7 national public holidays in 2027. 4 of them fall on a weekday and 3 on a weekend. There are 3 long weekends and 1 more if you take a bridge day off.

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National public holidays · #214
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On a weekday (Mon–Fri)
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Long weekends (3+ days)
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Regional holidays

Bangladesh public holidays 2027 — full list

DateHolidayLocal nameType
International Mother Language Day Next শহিদ দিবস ও আন্তর্জাতিক মাতৃভাষা দিবস Public holiday
Weekend Independence and National Day স্বাধীনতা ও জাতীয় দিবস Public holiday
Bengali New Year নববর্ষ Public holiday
Weekend Labour Day মে দিবস Public holiday
July Mass Uprising Day জুলাই গণঅভ্যুত্থান দিবস Public holiday
Victory Day বিজয় দিবস Public holiday
Weekend Christmas Day বড়দিন Public holiday

Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.

Bangladesh holiday calendar 2027

  • National holiday
  • Regional holiday
  • Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)

January

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February 1

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March 1

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April 1

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May 1

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June

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July

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August 1

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September

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October

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November

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December 2

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Long weekends in Bangladesh 2027

3 long weekends come for free, and 1 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.

3days

Fri 19 Feb – Sun 21 Feb

No leave needed

4days

Wed 14 Apr – Sat 17 Apr

Take off Thu 15 Apr

3days

Thu 5 Aug – Sat 7 Aug

No leave needed

3days

Thu 16 Dec – Sat 18 Dec

No leave needed

Bangladesh vs its neighbours — public holidays in 2027

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Planning a trip to Bangladesh?

On public holidays banks, offices and many shops close, public transport often runs a Sunday timetable and popular destinations get busy and more expensive. Book early around long weekends.

Frequently asked questions about holidays in Bangladesh

How many public holidays does Bangladesh have in 2027?

7 national public holidays. That ranks Bangladesh #214 of 234 countries by number of holidays in 2027.

How many long weekends are there in Bangladesh in 2027?

3 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave, and 1 more with a bridge day. Best deal: take 1 day off (Thu 15 Apr) for 4 days in a row from 14 April.

Which Bangladesh public holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?

Independence and National Day (Fri 26 Mar), Labour Day (Sat 1 May) and Christmas Day (Sat 25 Dec). Whether a substitute day off is given depends on national law.

Which month has the most public holidays in Bangladesh?

December, with 2 national holidays: Victory Day and Christmas Day.