In Bangladesh, public holidays are predominantly set at the national level, providing a standard schedule of days off throughout the year. These holidays are observed nationwide and are important for both cultural and religious reasons.
National Public Holidays
New Year’s Day - January 1
International Mother Language Day - February 21
Independence Day - March 26
Bengali New Year (Pohela Boishakh) - April 14
May Day - May 1
Buddha Purnima - Date varies (usually in April or May)
Eid-ul-Fitr - Date varies (based on lunar calendar, usually in May or June)
Eid-ul-Adha - Date varies (based on lunar calendar, usually in July or August)
July Uprising Day - August 5
Victory Day - December 16
Christmas Day - December 25
Regional and Local Holidays
In addition to the national public holidays, there are some regional or local holidays observed in specific areas or by certain communities:
Chandraprabha Day - Observed in parts of the Chattogram Hill Tracts.
Baishakhi Mela - Local festivals associated with Pohela Boishakh, especially in rural areas.
Local Festivals - Various districts or ethnic groups may celebrate unique traditional holidays that are specific to their cultural or historical practices.
Additional Notes
Regional Eid Celebrations: Local variations of Eid celebrations might include additional days of observance in different regions.
Cultural and Traditional Festivals: Some localities may have their own traditional holidays that reflect their cultural practices, which may not be officially recognized nationwide.