Cox’s Bazar Public Holidays 2026 – Local Bank Holidays & Business Closures

Q: What public holidays are observed in Cox’s Bazar?

Public holidays observed in Cox’s Bazar include 2 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across Bangladesh, since Cox’s Bazar doesn't set its own separate holiday calendar — as detailed in the statutory table above.

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Cox’s Bazar, Chittagong

Planning commercial schedules or travel in Cox’s Bazar, Chittagong, Bangladesh? Track upcoming statutory holidays and local bank closures across Cox’s Bazar.

Corporate teams, logistics hubs, and financial offices in Cox’s Bazar align operating hours with statutory government gazette notifications. Fixed statutory national holidays (such as Independence Day (Shadhinota Dibosh) on March 26) mandate official non-working status for banks and government offices in Cox’s Bazar.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Cox’s Bazar, Chittagong

This is Bangladesh's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Bangladesh's country-level and Chittagong holiday pages — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply the same way in Cox’s Bazar as anywhere else in Bangladesh.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Cox’s Bazar

These are Bangladesh's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Bangladesh's country and Chittagong holiday pages — mandated by national labor law and applicable to financial institutions, schools, and government administration in Cox’s Bazar just as everywhere else in Bangladesh.

Holiday Name	Fixed Date	Category	Closure Status	Official Source
Independence Day (Shadhinota Dibosh)	March 26	National Holiday	Full National Closure (Banks & Govt Administration)	bangladesh.gov.bd
Victory Day (Bijoy Dibosh)	December 16	National Holiday	Full National Closure	bangladesh.gov.bd

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in Cox’s Bazar

Statutory holidays landing on a Monday, Friday, Tuesday or Thursday create a long-weekend opportunity — here's what's coming up.

Holiday	Date	Opportunity
Independence Day (Shadhinota Dibosh)	Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Automatic 3-day weekend

📖 Public Holidays & Business Operating Hours in Cox’s Bazar

Cox’s Bazar's bank branches, municipal offices and public schools close on Bangladesh's statutory holidays just as they do everywhere else in the country — shops and restaurants more often stay open with adjusted hours rather than closing outright.

When a holiday lands on a weekend, Cox’s Bazar's banks and offices follow whatever substitute-day rule Bangladesh declares nationally — check the live calendar above for that year's actual observed date.

With a population of 253,788 and running on the Asia/Dhaka time zone, Cox’s Bazar follows Bangladesh's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Cox’s Bazar Public Holidays

Are banks in Cox’s Bazar closed on public holidays?

Yes — commercial bank branches, central bank operations, and financial offices in Cox’s Bazar close on official statutory public holidays.

What public holidays are observed in Cox’s Bazar?

Public holidays observed in Cox’s Bazar include 2 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across Bangladesh, since Cox’s Bazar doesn't set its own separate holiday calendar — as detailed in the statutory table above.

How can I check bank holiday dates for travel to Cox’s Bazar?

The live calendar above lists each upcoming date with its day of the week — check it before booking travel or a business trip to Cox’s Bazar so you're not caught out by a closed bank or office.

Do public holidays in Cox’s Bazar differ from other cities in Bangladesh?

No — public holidays in Bangladesh are set nationally, not city by city, so Cox’s Bazar observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other city, town and region in Bangladesh. This page is a convenient Cox’s Bazar-specific reference, not evidence of a separate local holiday list.

What time zone does Cox’s Bazar use, and does it affect holiday dates?

Cox’s Bazar runs on the Asia/Dhaka time zone. Since Bangladesh's statutory holidays are set by calendar date rather than a specific clock time, this doesn't shift which day is observed as a holiday in Cox’s Bazar — it only matters for scheduling calls or transactions with people in other time zones.

Where do Cox’s Bazar's public holiday dates come from?

Cox’s Bazar follows Bangladesh's national statutory holidays, published via bangladesh.gov.bd — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.

🗓️ Cox’s Bazar Statutory Facts

Statutory Holidays: 2 Fixed Days

Flagship National Day:
Independence Day (Shadhinota Dibosh) (March 26)

📍 Cox’s Bazar Quick Facts

State / Province: Chittagong

Population: 253,788

Time Zone: Asia/Dhaka

Coordinates: 21.4397°, 92.0096°

🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone

Time Zone: +06:00

Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days

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Emergency Number: 999

Driving Side: Left side

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