Sylhet Division Public Holidays 2026 – State Holiday Calendar & Non-Working Days

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

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

🗓️ Public Holidays in Sylhet Division, Bangladesh

Checking official public holidays and bank closures for Sylhet Division, Bangladesh? This regional holiday guide tracks statutory non-working days, live public calendars, and local holiday rules for Sylhet Division.

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

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Sylhet 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 Sylhet Division and the rest of Bangladesh, not a separate Sylhet 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 Sylhet 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 Sylhet 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 Sylhet 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 Sylhet Division

Sylhet 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.

If a statutory holiday lands on a Saturday or Sunday in Sylhet Division, the following Monday is commonly declared a substitute non-working day by official gazette — check the live calendar above for the specific year-by-year date.

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Sylhet Division Public Holidays

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

Yes, they do. Sylhet Division follows Bangladesh's statutory calendar exactly, so banks, government offices and schools throughout the state close on every officially mandated non-working day.

How many statutory public holidays are observed in Sylhet Division?

Sylhet Division observes 2 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Bangladesh nationally, since Sylhet 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 Sylhet Division?

Check the day of the week for upcoming holidays in the live calendar above. Public holidays landing on Monday or Friday create an automatic 3-day weekend for travel across Sylhet Division.

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

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

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

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

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

Sylhet 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.