Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- Bangladesh Bank has published the official holiday calendar for 2026, announcing a total of 28 bank closure days, outside the regular weekly holidays, for all scheduled banks.

The circular, outlining the comprehensive list of holidays, was issued by Bangladesh Bank's Department off-Side Supervision and sent to the Managing Directors and Chief Executive Officers of all scheduled banks on Sunday.

This marks an increase from the 27 holidays observed in 2025 and 24 days in 2024.

The holiday calendar is dominated by major religious festivals and national commemorations.

The first holiday of the year will be for Shab-e-Barat on February 4. Later that month, banks will remain closed for Shaheed Day and International Mother ...