Bangladesh Public Holidays 2027
Complete list of all Bangladesh public holidays 2027 with dates, day of week, and official names. Download .ics for calendar apps.
Bangladesh Public Holidays 2027 — Full List
| Date | Day | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21 | Sunday | Shaheed Dibas (Language Martyrs Day) | International Mother Language Day |
| Mar 4 | Thursday | Shab-e-Barat | Islamic — subject to moon sighting |
| Mar 15 | Monday | Eid al-Fitr (Day 1) | Islamic — subject to moon sighting |
| Mar 16 | Tuesday | Eid al-Fitr (Day 2) | Islamic — subject to moon sighting |
| Mar 17 | Wednesday | Eid al-Fitr (Day 3) | Islamic — subject to moon sighting |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Independence Day | National holiday; also Good Friday for Christians |
| Apr 14 | Wednesday | Bengali New Year (Pahela Baishakh) | Bengali calendar new year |
| May 1 | Saturday | May Day (International Labour Day) | — |
| May 1 | Saturday | Buddha Purnima | Buddhist holiday — date approximate |
| May 22 | Saturday | Eid al-Adha (Day 1) | Islamic — subject to moon sighting |
| May 23 | Sunday | Eid al-Adha (Day 2) | Islamic — subject to moon sighting |
| May 24 | Monday | Eid al-Adha (Day 3) | Islamic — subject to moon sighting |
| Aug 15 | Sunday | National Mourning Day | Commemoration of 1975 assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman |
| Nov 17 | Wednesday | Eid Milad-un-Nabi | Prophet's Birthday — Islamic, subject to moon sighting |
| Dec 16 | Thursday | Victory Day | Marks Bangladesh's victory in the Liberation War of 1971 |
* Islamic holiday dates (Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Shab-e-Barat, Eid Milad-un-Nabi) depend on moon sighting and are officially confirmed by the Bangladesh National Moon Sighting Committee. Dates shown are estimates. Last updated: 2026-06-20.
About Bangladesh Public Holidays
Bangladesh observes a diverse calendar of public holidays in 2027, reflecting the country's Islamic heritage, Bengali cultural identity, and national history. The official holiday list is set by the government each year and includes both fixed-date national holidays and Islamic religious observances whose dates depend on moon sighting. National holidays such as Independence Day (March 26) and Victory Day (December 16) mark pivotal moments in the country's 1971 Liberation War, while Language Martyrs Day (February 21) — internationally recognised as UNESCO's International Mother Language Day — commemorates the 1952 language movement that helped define Bengali national identity.
Islamic holidays form the centrepiece of the Bangladesh public holiday calendar. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are each observed for three consecutive days, making them the longest holiday periods of the year. These dates are determined by the lunar Hijri calendar and officially confirmed by the Bangladesh National Moon Sighting Committee once the crescent moon is observed. In addition, the government recognises Shab-e-Barat and Eid Milad-un-Nabi as public holidays. Bangladesh also recognises Buddha Purnima for its Buddhist community and, in certain regions, observes Good Friday for Christian citizens. The Bengali New Year (Pahela Baishakh) on April 14 is a major cultural celebration observed nationwide regardless of religion.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Bangladesh has approximately 22 public holidays in 2027, including national holidays, Islamic religious observances, Hindu festivals, and Christian holidays. The exact count may vary slightly as Islamic holiday dates depend on moon sighting and are confirmed by the government each year.
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Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Bangladesh is expected around March 15, 2027 (subject to moon sighting confirmation). It marks the end of Ramadan and is observed as a 3-day public holiday — one of the most important celebrations in Bangladesh.
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The status widget at the top of this page automatically detects today's date using Asia/Dhaka timezone and checks against the official 2027 holiday list.