Rajshahi Division Public Holidays 2026 – Bank Holidays & Long Weekend Planner

Q: Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Rajshahi Division?

Yes — official statutory public holidays in Rajshahi Division mandate non-working status for commercial banks, public administration offices, and schools across the state.

Q: How many statutory public holidays are observed in Rajshahi Division?

Rajshahi Division observes 2 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Bangladesh nationally, since Rajshahi Division doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

🗓️ Public Holidays in Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh

Get up-to-date public holiday dates for Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh. Track official statutory days off, bank closures, and upcoming holiday schedules across Rajshahi Division.

Businesses, regional banks, and administrative offices across Rajshahi Division observe statutory public holidays in accordance with national labor regulations and official government decrees. In Rajshahi Division, statutory fixed-date public holidays (including Independence Day (Shadhinota Dibosh) on March 26) mandate official non-working status for banks and government departments.

Regional Quick Links: Rajshahi Division Overview | Cities in Rajshahi Division | Rajshahi Division Currency | Bangladesh National Holidays

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh

This is Bangladesh's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Bangladesh's country-level holiday page — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply uniformly across Rajshahi Division and the rest of Bangladesh, not a separate Rajshahi Division-specific calendar.

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

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Rajshahi Division

These are Bangladesh's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Bangladesh's country holiday page — mandated by national labor law and applicable across every state and city in Bangladesh, including Rajshahi Division. These non-working days apply to government administrative offices, commercial banking institutions, and schools statewide.

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 Rajshahi Division

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

📖 Understanding Public Holidays in Rajshahi Division

Rajshahi Division follows Bangladesh's statutory holiday calendar in full — the national government sets these dates, and regional banks, public offices and schools across the state close accordingly.

When a fixed statutory public holiday falls on a weekend in Rajshahi Division, government gazette decrees often designate the adjacent Monday as an official substitute non-working day.

As Rajshahi Division's capital, Rajshahi observes the identical statutory calendar — there's no separate capital-city holiday list distinct from the rest of Rajshahi Division.

Frequently Asked Questions — Rajshahi Division Public Holidays

Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Rajshahi Division?

Yes — official statutory public holidays in Rajshahi Division mandate non-working status for commercial banks, public administration offices, and schools across the state.

How many statutory public holidays are observed in Rajshahi Division?

Rajshahi Division observes 2 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Bangladesh nationally, since Rajshahi Division doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

How can I plan a long weekend around public holidays in Rajshahi Division?

Look at the day of the week shown next to each date in the calendar above — a holiday on a Monday or Friday gives Rajshahi Division a natural 3-day weekend without needing to take extra leave.

Do public holidays in Rajshahi Division differ from the rest of Bangladesh?

No — public holidays in Bangladesh are set at the national level, not decided state by state, so Rajshahi Division observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other state and the country as a whole. This page exists as a convenient Rajshahi Division-specific reference, not because Rajshahi Division has its own separate holiday list.

Does Rajshahi, Rajshahi Division's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

No — Rajshahi observes the same statutory public holidays as the rest of Rajshahi Division and Bangladesh. Being the state capital doesn't come with its own separate holiday calendar.

What is the official source for Rajshahi Division's public holiday dates?

Rajshahi Division's public holidays are mandated by Bangladesh's national statutory framework, published via bangladesh.gov.bd — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.