People's Republic of Bangladesh Public Holidays 2025
People's Republic of Bangladesh has 15 public holidays and 3 observances in 2025. Explore the full holiday calendar below.
All Holidays
| Date | Day | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb | Fri | Language Martyrs' Day | public |
| 17 Mar | Mon | Mujib's Birthday & Children's Day | public |
| 25 Mar | Tue | Genocide Remembrance Day | observance |
| 26 Mar | Wed | Independence Day | public |
| 30 Mar | Sun | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | public |
| 14 Apr | Mon | Bengali New Year's Day | public |
| 1 May | Thu | May Day | public |
| 19 May | Mon | Buddha's Birthday | public |
| 6 Jun | Fri | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | public |
| 5 Jul | Sat | Day of Ashura | public |
| 15 Aug | Fri | National Mourning Day | public |
| 24 Aug | Sun | Krishna Janmashtami | public |
| 4 Sep | Thu | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | public |
| 8 Oct | Wed | Durga Puja | public |
| 21 Nov | Fri | Armed Forces Day | observance |
| 14 Dec | Sun | Martyred Intellectuals Day | observance |
| 16 Dec | Tue | Victory Day | public |
| 25 Dec | Thu | Christmas Day | public |
About People's Republic of Bangladesh's Holidays
Bangladesh has a mix of national, religious, and cultural holidays that shape public life. National days mark independence, victory, and the language movement. These are solemn and patriotic with ceremonies and school closures.
Religious festivals from Islam and Hinduism are widely observed. Eid celebrations and Hindu pujas bring families together, special foods, and market bustle. Muslim holidays follow the lunar calendar so dates change each year.
Cultural holidays like the Bengali New Year are bright and festive. They celebrate music, art, and food and often include parades and fairs. Overall, holidays in Bangladesh blend history, faith, and local traditions into public life.
Holiday Traditions
In Bangladesh holidays are warm and lively. Families clean their homes, wear new or special clothes, and visit relatives. People show respect to elders, exchange greetings, and give small gifts or money to children. Many also help the poor.
Food is central. Families cook rich rice dishes, fish like hilsa, biryani, and many kinds of sweets and pitha. Shared meals bring everyone together, with laughter, stories, and singing. Street food vendors and home cooks keep kitchens busy for days.
Public celebrations mix faith and culture. Mosques, temples, and community centers hold prayers and programs. Streets fill with processions, music, dance, fairs, and colorful decorations that bring neighbors and strangers together.
Travel Tips
During the holiday season many government offices and banks close for several days. Some small shops close too, while markets and food stalls often stay open. Plan important errands before holidays so you are not caught out when services are shut.
Trains, buses and ferries get very crowded and sell out fast. Flights can also be busy and delayed. Book tickets early and expect longer travel times. Roads near cities and pilgrimage sites become clogged, so allow extra time and consider overnight travel to avoid daytime traffic.
Bring extra cash because ATMs may run low. Carry ID and a copy, buy a local SIM for updates, and use hotels to help with bookings. Keep plans flexible and arrive at stations or airports early.