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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's Birthday
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
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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
SAT
14
Weekend
SUN
15
Weekend
MON
16
Bridge Day
TUE
17
Holiday
4-day weekend with a bridge day on March 16
📣 Traveler notes
Bangladesh is a South Asian nation offering cultural sites, pristine beaches, vibrant markets, and religious locations. Local people are generally known for being hospitable and friendly.
- Pohela Boishakh: Celebrated as the Bengali New Year with cultural events and wearing national attire.
- Ekushey February (National Mother Language Day): Marks the language movement pivotal to Bangladesh's independence; government offices are closed.
- Independence Day (March 26): Commemorates the proclamation of Bangladesh's independence in 1971.
- Victory Day (December 16): Marks the surrender of Pakistani armed forces during the 1971 Liberation War.
- International Sensitivity: Be cautious when discussing politics, the Liberation War, or making comparisons involving Bangladesh.
- Always use your right hand for greetings and exchanges. Show respect to elders and authority figures. When interacting with local women, it is best to offer a polite greeting (e.g., hand on heart and slight bow) and avoid physical contact.
About this holiday
The day commemorates Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founder of Bangladesh. Historically, this date is also significant because the government observes National Mourning Day, marking the assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his family on August 15, 1975.