The government has already published Bangladesh’s official holiday calendar for 2026, outlining several opportunities for extended breaks for public sector employees. The schedule was issued through a gazette notification by the Ministry of Public Administration on 9 November 2025 and will apply to all government, semi-government, autonomous and semi-autonomous institutions.

According to the notification, there will be 14 general public holidays in 2026, alongside another 14 holidays granted by executive order. In total, the calendar lists 28 public holidays, nine of which fall on weekends. As a result, employees will effectively receive 19 working-day holidays during the year.

January
No major public holidays are scheduled in January beyond regular weekly weekends. As a result, the month does not offer any extended holiday opportunities for government employees.

February
A long weekend may be possible around Shab-e-Barat, which is expected to fall on Wednesday, 4 February, subject to moon sighting. Taking leave on Thursday, 5 February, would allow a four-day break, combined with the Friday–Saturday weekend.

March
March presents the highest number of extended holiday possibilities. Shab-e-Qadr is expected around 17 March, and taking one additional day of leave could result in a seven-day break. Later in the month, Jumatul Bida on Friday, 20 March, followed by Eid-ul-Fitr on 21 March (subject to moon sighting), will be accompanied by executive-order holidays, creating a five-day continuous holiday.
Meanwhile, Independence Day on 26 March (Thursday) allows a four-day break with just one day of leave, or a three-day break without taking any leave.

April
April offers a chance for a five-day holiday around Pahela Baishakh on 14 April (Tuesday). By taking leave on 12 and 13 April, employees can combine the Bengali New Year holiday with the preceding weekend.

May
May is expected to deliver the longest holiday stretch of the year. Eid-ul-Azha, likely to fall on Thursday, 28 May, will be accompanied by multiple executive-order holidays before and after the festival. By taking leave on 24 and 25 May, government employees could enjoy a 10-day continuous break, including weekends and Eid holidays.

June
June does not feature any major public holidays beyond regular weekends, limiting opportunities for extended leave.

July
There are no significant public holidays scheduled in July, and no long holiday breaks are anticipated.

August
August offers two separate chances for extended breaks. July Mass Uprising Day on 5 August (Wednesday) allows a four-day holiday if leave is taken on Thursday. Later in the month, Eid-e-Miladunnabi, expected on 26 August (Wednesday) subject to moon sighting, could also provide another four-day break with one additional day of leave.

September
September does not include any major national or religious holidays and is unlikely to offer long holiday opportunities.

October
A five-day holiday is possible during Durga Puja. Maha Navami on 20 October (Tuesday) will be followed by Vijaya Dashami on 21 October (Wednesday). Taking leave on Thursday, 22 October, would connect the festival holidays with the weekend.

November
November has no major public holidays, limiting leave opportunities to weekends only.

December
December closes the year with a potential four-day holiday. Victory Day on 16 December (Wednesday), combined with the Friday–Saturday weekend, allows employees to enjoy an extended break by taking leave on Thursday, 17 December.