Bangladesh Holiday Countdowns

New Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.

Bangabandhu Homecoming Day is an observance in Bangladesh

Isra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night that the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned. Provisional date: official confirmation has not been recorded for this occurrence. The date or holiday arrangements may change.

Saraswati Puja is an optional holiday in Bangladesh

Maghi Purnima is an optional holiday in Bangladesh

Shab e-Barat is a government holiday in Bangladesh Provisional date: official confirmation has not been recorded for this occurrence. The date or holiday arrangements may change.

Election Day is a national holiday in Bangladesh

Election Day Holiday is a national holiday in Bangladesh

February 14 is Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Feast. The day of love owes its origins to ancient Roman and European Christian traditions.

Maha Shivratri is an annual festival dedicated to Shiva, the Hindu God of destruction. For devotees, is a day of reflection and meditation.

Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. Provisional date: official confirmation has not been recorded for this occurrence. The date or holiday arrangements may change.

Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent in western Christian churches.

Language Martyrs' Day is a government holiday in Bangladesh

National Flag Day is an observance in Bangladesh

Holi is a spring festival of colors celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and others. It celebrates the triumph of good over evil and the upcoming season of spring. The festival can last up to sixteen days.

Laylat al-Qadr commemorates the time when Mohammad received the first verses of the Koran (Qu'ran). Provisional date: official confirmation has not been recorded for this occurrence. The date or holiday arrangements may change.

Arrival Day of Sri Sri Harichand Tagore is an optional holiday in Bangladesh

Eid ul-Fitr Holiday is a government holiday in Bangladesh Provisional date: official confirmation has not been recorded for this occurrence. The date or holiday arrangements may change.

Jumatul Bidah is a government holiday in Bangladesh Provisional date: official confirmation has not been recorded for this occurrence. The date or holiday arrangements may change.

Eid ul-Fitr Holiday is a national holiday in Bangladesh Provisional date: official confirmation has not been recorded for this occurrence. The date or holiday arrangements may change.

March Equinox in Bangladesh (Dhaka)

Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight. Provisional date: official confirmation has not been recorded for this occurrence. The date or holiday arrangements may change.

Eid ul-Fitr Holiday is a government holiday in Bangladesh Provisional date: official confirmation has not been recorded for this occurrence. The date or holiday arrangements may change.

Eid ul-Fitr Holiday is a government holiday in Bangladesh Provisional date: official confirmation has not been recorded for this occurrence. The date or holiday arrangements may change.

Eid ul-Fitr Holiday is an optional holiday in Bangladesh Provisional date: official confirmation has not been recorded for this occurrence. The date or holiday arrangements may change.

Independence Day is a government holiday in Bangladesh

Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday.

Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.

Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.

Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief.

Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.

Public holiday in Rangamati, Khagrachhari and Bandarban hill districts. For concerned communities elsewhere in Bangladesh, this is an optional holiday.

Bengali New Year is a government holiday in Bangladesh

Buddha Purnima Holiday is an optional holiday in Bangladesh

Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.

Buddha Purnima/Vesak is a government holiday in Bangladesh

Buddha Purnima Holiday is an optional holiday in Bangladesh

Mother's Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.

Eid al-Adha Holiday is a government holiday in Bangladesh

Eid al-Adha Holiday is a government holiday in Bangladesh Provisional date: official confirmation has not been recorded for this occurrence. The date or holiday arrangements may change.

Eid al-Adha Holiday is a government holiday in Bangladesh Provisional date: official confirmation has not been recorded for this occurrence. The date or holiday arrangements may change.

Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son. Provisional date: official confirmation has not been recorded for this occurrence. The date or holiday arrangements may change.

Eid al-Adha Holiday is a government holiday in Bangladesh Provisional date: official confirmation has not been recorded for this occurrence. The date or holiday arrangements may change.

Eid al-Adha Holiday is a government holiday in Bangladesh Provisional date: official confirmation has not been recorded for this occurrence. The date or holiday arrangements may change.

Eid al-Adha Holiday is a government holiday in Bangladesh Provisional date: official confirmation has not been recorded for this occurrence. The date or holiday arrangements may change.

Eid al-Adha Holiday is an optional holiday in Bangladesh Provisional date: official confirmation has not been recorded for this occurrence. The date or holiday arrangements may change.

Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning. Provisional date: official confirmation has not been recorded for this occurrence. The date or holiday arrangements may change.

Father's Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.

June Solstice in Bangladesh (Dhaka)

Ashura is a government holiday in Bangladesh Provisional date: official confirmation has not been recorded for this occurrence. The date or holiday arrangements may change.

July 1 Bank Holiday is a bank holiday in Bangladesh

Ashari Purnima is an optional holiday in Bangladesh

Student-People Uprising Day is a government holiday in Bangladesh

Akhari Chahar Somba is an optional holiday in Bangladesh

Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar. Provisional date: official confirmation has not been recorded for this occurrence. The date or holiday arrangements may change.

Krishna Janmashtami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna, the eighth incarnation of the god Vishnu. It is celebrated on the eighth day of the Hindu month of Bhadrava (Bhadrapada), which is usually in August or September.

September Equinox in Bangladesh (Dhaka)

Fateha-i-Yajdaham is an optional holiday in Bangladesh Provisional date: official confirmation has not been recorded for this occurrence. The date or holiday arrangements may change.

Madhu Purnima is an optional holiday in Bangladesh

Mahalaya is an optional holiday in Bangladesh

Durga Puja Holiday is an optional holiday in Bangladesh

Ashtami is an optional holiday in Bangladesh

Mahanabami is a government holiday in Bangladesh

Durga Puja is a government holiday in Bangladesh

Lakshmi Puja is an optional holiday in Bangladesh

Prabarana Purnima is an optional holiday in Bangladesh

Halloween is a festive occasion that is celebrated in many countries on October 31 each year.

National Revolution and Solidarity Day is a government holiday in Bangladesh

Sri Shayama Puja is an optional holiday in Bangladesh

Victory Day is a government holiday in Bangladesh

December Solstice in Bangladesh (Dhaka)

Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.

Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.

Boxing Day is an optional holiday in Bangladesh

New Year's Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.