Bank Holidays 2024: All banks in Bangladesh will enjoy 24 holidays in the year 2024. Let’s have a look at the list of bank holidays in 2024 Bangladesh and download it in PDF format.
Bank Holidays 2024
In Bangladesh, there are 22 public holidays in the year 2024. Additionally, banks will remain closed on 1st July and 31st December as bank holidays, bringing the total to 24 non-working days. Out of these, 2 days fall on Fridays, which are weekend holidays. Here’s a summary of the key bank holidays in 2024:
- Shaheed Day and International Mother Language Day: February 21
- Shab-e-Barat: February 26
- Birthday of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman: March 17
- Independence and National Day: March 26
- Jummatul Wida: April 5 (Friday)
- Shab-e-Qadar: April 7
- Eid-ul-Fitr: April 10-12 (Wednesday to Friday)
- Bengali New Year’s Day: April 14
- May Day: May 1
- Buddha Purnima (Boishakhi Purnima): May 22
- Eid-ul-Azha: June 16-18 (Sunday to Tuesday)
- Bank Holiday: July 1
- Muharram (Ashura): July 17
- National Mourning Day: August 15
- Shuva Janmashtami: August 26
- Eid-e-Miladun-Nabi (Sm): September 16
- Durga Puja (Bijoya Dashami): October 13
- Victory Day: December 16
- Christmas Day: December 25
- Bank Holiday: December 31
Please note that some holidays are subject to the appearance of the moon.
Bank Holidays 2024 Bangladesh
According to the instructions of Bangladesh Bank, all banks will enjoy a total of 24 holidays in 2023, including bank holidays on July 1 and December 31, which BB will approve in accordance with a holiday notification issued by the Ministry of Public Administration.
Holidays include 2 Fridays usually included in weekly holidays in Bangladesh. Excluding these 2 days and (July 1 – December 31) bankers can enjoy 20 days.
Download Now: Bangladesh Bank Holidays 2024.pdf
According to the Bangladesh Bank circular, the list of bank holidays in 2024 includes- February 21 Martyr’s Day, February 26 Shab-e-Barat, March 17 birthday Father of the Nation and Children’s Day, March 26 Independence and National Day, April 5 Jumat-ul-Wida (Friday), April 7 Shab-e-Qadr, April 10-12 Eid-ul-Fitr, April 14 Bengali New Year, May 1 May Day, May 22 Buddha Purnima, June 16-18 Eid-ul-Azha, July 1 Bank Holiday, July 17 Holy Ashura, August 15 National Day of Mourning, August 26 Janmashtami, September 16 Eid Miladunnabi, October 13 Durga Puja (Vijay Dashami), December 16 Victory Day, December 25 Christmas Day, December 31 Bank Holiday.
- Banks will be closed on these days and no transactions will be conducted.
- According to the instructions, religious holidays are subject to change depending on the sighting of the moon.
Bank Holidays 2024 in Bangladesh
As we have seen from the circular of Bangladesh Bank, all banks and financial institutions in Bangladesh will remain closed on all Fridays and Saturdays and the following holidays in the year 2024.
| Holidays | Dates and Days | No. of Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Shaheed Day and International Mother Language Day | 21 February 2024 Wednesday | 1 day |
| *Shab-e-Barat | 26 February 2024 Monday | 1 day |
| Birthday of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman | 17 March 2024 Sunday | 1 day |
| Independence and National Day | 26 March 2024 Tuesday | 1 day |
| *Jummatul Wida | 05 April 2024 Friday | 1 day |
| *Shab-e-Qadar | 07 April 2024 Sunday | 1 day |
| *Eid-ul-Fitr | 10 – 12 April 2024 Wednesday – Friday | 3 days |
| Bengali New Year’s Day | 14 April 2024 Sunday | 1 day |
| May Day | 1 May 2024 Wednesday | 1 day |
| *Buddha Purnima (Boishakhi Purnima) | 22 May 2024 Wednesday | 1 day |
| *Eid-ul-Azha | 16 – 18 June 2024 Sunday – Tuesday | 3 days |
| Bank Holiday | 1 July 2024 Monday | 1 day |
| *Muharram (Ashura) | 17 July 2024 Wednesday | 1 day |
| National Mourning Day | 15 August 2024 Thursday | 1 day |
| *Shuva Janmashtami | 26 August 2024 Monday | 1 day |
| *Eid-e-Miladun-Nabi (Sm) | 16 September 2024 Monday | 1 day |
| Durga Puja (Bijoya Dashami) | 13 October 2024 Sunday | 1 day |
| Victory Day | 16 December 2024 Monday | 1 day |
| Christmas Day | 25 December 2024 Wednesday | 1 day |
| Bank Holiday | 31 December 2024 Tuesday | 1 day |
* Subject to the appearance of the Moon.
Thank you for taking the time to read through the bank holiday schedule for 2024. We hope this information helps you plan your year effectively. If you have any further questions or need assistance, please feel free to reach out. Wishing you a prosperous and joyful 2024!
