Public holidays in Bangladesh
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Bangladesh has eleven national holidays, based on three separate calendars: Gregorian, Islamic, and Bengali calendars.
| Date | Calendar | English name | Bengali name | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Shawwal | Islamic | Eid ul-Fitr | Roja Id | Muslim festival marking the end of the month of Ramadan |
| 10 Dhul Hijja | Islamic | Eid ul-Adha | Korbani Id | Muslim festival of sacrifice |
| Asharh | Bengali | Buddha's Birthday (Vesak) | Buddha Purnima | Buddhist festival on the month of Asharh |
| Varies | Bengali | Durga Puja | Durga Puja | Hindu festival honoring the goddess Durga |
| 21 February | Gregorian | Language Martyrs' Day | Shohid Dibôsh | This day commemorates the struggle for the Bengali language in 1952. |
| 26 March | Gregorian | Independence Day | Shadhinota Dibôsh | This day marks the official declaration of Bangladesh, and the start of the Bangladesh Liberation War. |
| 1 Boishakh 14 April |
Bengali | Bangla New Year's Day | Pôhela Boishakh | Festival marking the start of the year according to Bangla Calendar |
| 1 May | Gregorian | May Day | Me Dibôsh | This day marks the solidarity of workers worldwide. |
| 7 November | Gregorian | National Revolution and Solidarity Day | Jatio Sôngghoti Dibôsh | This day marks the 1975 uprising of people and soldiers. |
| 16 December | Gregorian | Victory Day | Bijôe Dibôsh | Commemorates the surrender of the Pakistani army to the Mukti Bahini |
| 25 December | Gregorian | Christmas | Bôŗodin | Christian festival marking the birth of Jesus Christ |
