Dhaka:The government has released the official list of public holidays for the year 2027, following its endorsement by the Cabinet.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification today detailing the holidays. The schedule includes five days off for Eid-ul-Fitr, six days for Eid-ul-Azha, and two days for Durga Puja.
The total number of holidays in 2027 is set at 29, encompassing both general holidays and those declared under executive orders. Of these, seven holidays coincide with the weekly holidays, which are Friday and Saturday.
The Cabinet approved the holiday list during its meeting held on November 2. Next year's calendar will feature 15 general holidays and 14 holidays under executive orders, with four general holidays and three executive order holidays overlapping with the weekly holidays.