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Public Holiday
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July Mass Uprising Day
Thursday, August 5, 2027
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Reduced
- Restaurants Reduced
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Closed
🛋️ Long weekend potential
4-Day Block
THU
05
Holiday
FRI
06
Bridge Day
SAT
07
Weekend
SUN
08
Weekend
4-day weekend with a bridge day on August 6
📣 Traveler notes
Bangladesh is a South Asian country featuring beaches, archaeological sites, markets, and religious sites. Visitors should be aware that local culture values respect for history, social hierarchy, and indirect communication.
- Pohela Boishakh: Major secular festival.
- Ekushey February (International Mother Language Day): Commemorates the 1952 movement; government offices close.
- Independence Day (March 26): Marks 1971 independence.
- Victory Day (December 16): Commemorates 1971 surrender.
- July Mass Uprising Day (August 5): Marks the end of the Awami League’s long tenure.
- General: Due to cultural and religious sensitivities (majority Islam), observe local customs, especially in places of worship.
- Use your right hand for greetings and offerings. Show respect to elders and authority figures. When interacting with local women, an appropriate greeting is suggested (bow and hand on the heart). Discussions about politics should be handled delicately.
About this holiday
The day commemorates the 2024 mass uprising in Bangladesh, which resulted in the resignation of the Awami League government and the end of its 15-year rule. The uprising is considered a significant national event.