Govt holiday calendar 2025 Bangladesh PDF

Govt holiday calendar 2025 Bangladesh has been published by authority. Bangladesh government has released the official list of public holidays (calendar) for 2025. This announcement was made following the approval of the interim government’s Advisory Council.

The council, led by the Chief Advisor, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, met on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the Chief Advisor’s office in Tejgaon. After the meeting, the Press Wing of the Chief Advisor confirmed the holiday schedule for the upcoming year.

Govt holiday calendar 2025 Bangladesh

Optional holidays in Bangladesh 2025

• Up to 3 Days for Religious Festivals (for government employees)
• 2 Days for Indigenous Festivals (Boisabi or similar) (for indigenous employees in Chittagong Hill Tracts)

Public holidays in Bangladesh are observed for various national and religious events, ensuring that different communities and groups can celebrate their significant days. In 2025, the list includes both general holidays and executive order holidays.

1. General Public Holidays (12 Days)

The general holidays, known as “Shadharan Chhuti,” include 12 days in total. These are observed for national days and important religious festivals across different communities. The 12 holidays consist of:

• 5 Weekend Holidays: This includes 3 Fridays and 2 Saturdays.
• The remaining 7 days are designated for national and religious celebrations, ensuring a broad observance across the country.

2. Executive Order Holidays (14 Days)

Apart from the general holidays, an additional 14 days of public holidays have been granted through executive orders. These days are allocated for events such as the Bengali New Year (Pahela Baishakh) and other important religious festivals. Of the 14 holidays:

• 4 Weekend Holidays: This includes 2 Fridays and 2 Saturdays.
• The remaining days focus on religious and cultural festivities for different communities, ensuring inclusivity for all.

3. Optional Religious Holidays (3 Days)

For government employees, there is a provision of 3 days of optional holidays per year, which can be used to observe religious festivals of their choice. These are meant to give flexibility, allowing employees to celebrate their religious days in accordance with their traditions.

4. Special Optional Holidays for Indigenous Communities (2 Days)

Indigenous communities working both within and outside the Chittagong Hill Tracts are granted 2 days of optional holidays to celebrate their main cultural festivals, such as Boisabi or similar traditional events. One of these two days overlaps with a weekend, specifically a Saturday.

The approved list of holidays includes 12 days of general holidays and 14 days of holidays granted by executive orders, summing up to 26 days of public holidays. This total does not include weekends, as 9 days fall on either a Friday or a Saturday (5 Fridays and 4 Saturdays).

To compare, in 2024, the total number of public holidays was 22 days, excluding weekends.

Key Public Holidays for 2025 at a Glance

Here’s a list of some of the most anticipated holidays in 2025:

1. International Mother Language Day (February 21, 2025)
   • A national day to honor the sacrifices made for the Bengali language.
2. Bengali New Year (Pahela Baishakh – April 14, 2025)
   • A cultural festival marking the start of the Bengali calendar year.
3. Eid-ul-Fitr (Likely April 30 – May 2, 2025)
   • The largest religious festival for Muslims, celebrating the end of Ramadan.
4. Eid-ul-Adha (Likely July 8 – July 10, 2025)
   • Another major Islamic festival, commemorating the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son.
5. Durga Puja (Likely October 1 – October 2, 2025)
   • The most important festival for the Hindu community, celebrating the goddess Durga.
6. Victory Day (December 16, 2025)
   • A national holiday celebrating the independence of Bangladesh.

Govt calendar 2025 Bangladesh