Public Holidays in Bangladesh 2021 🇧🇩

Bangladesh has 7 public holidays in 2021. The next public holiday is National Mourning Day on 15. Aug. The table below lists every national public holiday with its date and weekday, so you can plan travel, business days and time off in Bangladesh.

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
21. Feb	Sunday	International Mother's language Day	Public holiday
17. Mar	Wednesday	Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's Birthday and Children's Day	Public holiday
26. Mar	Friday Long weekend	Independence Day	Public holiday
14. Apr	Wednesday	Bengali New Year's Day	Public holiday
1. May	Saturday	May Day	Public holiday
15. Aug	Sunday	National Mourning Day	Public holiday
16. Dec	Thursday Bridge day	Victory Day	Public holiday

Long weekends in Bangladesh 2021

These public holidays fall next to the weekend or just one bridge day away, making it easy to plan an extended break.

Independence Day — 26. Mar (Friday) — long weekend
Victory Day — 16. Dec (Thursday) — take Friday off to bridge into the weekend

Browse Holidays for Other Years in Bangladesh:

2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030

Holidays in other countries:

🇧🇩 Bangladesh 7 holidays
🇲🇲 Myanmar N/A
🇮🇳 India 26 holidays

Learn More About Public Holidays

How To Add or Remove Public Holidays in Samsung/Teams/Outlook Calendars

Your calendar says it's a regular Monday, but everyone else is off. Or maybe it's cluttered with holidays you don’t even...

What It Takes To Pay Properly For Public Holidays, And Why It’s Tricky For Payroll

Paying employees correctly for public holidays should be simple; day off, full pay, done. But in reality, it's one of th...

Do You Still Get Holiday Pay If You're Sick On A Public Holiday?

You’re scheduled to be off on a public holiday, but then you get sick. Maybe you’re home with the flu or even in the hos...

Are Employers Required To Pay You On Public Holidays in The UK?

Public holidays in the UK, also known as bank holidays, are often seen as guaranteed days off. But when it comes to gett...

How Do Public Holidays Affect Your Business‑day Calculations?

You're waiting for a delivery. Or maybe you're tracking a five-day deadline. But then a public holiday hits, and suddenl...

Why Your iPhone Or Outlook Calendar Isn’t Showing Public Holidays

You check your calendar expecting to see a bank holiday or national day off, but it's blank. No “Easter Monday,” no “Lab...

Which Country Takes Home The Prize For The Most Public Holidays?

If you thought India had the most public holidays, you’re not alone. But there’s another country quietly enjoying even m...

How Many National Holidays Are There in Germany, And Why Does It Vary By State?

Germany may seem orderly and uniform on the surface, but when it comes to national holidays, things get surprisingly reg...

Why Some Australian States Get More Holidays Than Others

Australia loves a long weekend, but not all Aussies are getting the same number of days off. Depending on where you live...

Which US States Give Employees a Holiday For Black Friday?

Black Friday might be the biggest shopping day in the U.S., but it’s not a federal holiday. That doesn’t stop some state...

How Public Holidays In Singapore Adapt To Islamic Lunar Dates

Singapore’s holiday calendar is a careful balance of its multicultural society. With major celebrations from Chinese, Ma...

How Many Public Holidays Do Australians Really Get Each Year?

Australia is known for its beaches, laid-back lifestyle, and love of a good long weekend. But how many days off do Aussi...

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Bangladesh have in 2021?

Bangladesh observes 7 public holidays in 2021. Each is listed above with its date and weekday.

What is the next public holiday in Bangladesh?

The next public holiday in Bangladesh is National Mourning Day on 15. Aug.

Are public holidays in Bangladesh the same every year?

Most national holidays recur on the same date each year, while some (such as religious or lunar-calendar holidays) move. This page is updated for 2021.