Quick answer: Bangladesh has 242 business days in 2023 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2023 through Dec 31, 2023.
Month-by-month business days (2023)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 0 |
| February | 19 | 1 |
| March | 21 | 3 |
| April | 16 | 6 |
| May | 21 | 2 |
| June | 19 | 3 |
| July | 20 | 2 |
| August | 22 | 1 |
| September | 19 | 2 |
| October | 21 | 1 |
| November | 22 | 0 |
| December | 20 | 2 |
Public holidays in 2023 (Bangladesh)
National public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2023 | Language Martyrs' Day |
| Mar 8, 2023 | Shab e-Barat |
| Mar 17, 2023 | Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s birthday |
| Mar 26, 2023 | Independence Day |
| Apr 14, 2023 | Bengali New Year |
| Apr 19, 2023 | Shab-e-qadr |
| Apr 20, 2023 | Eid ul-Fitr Holiday |
| Apr 21, 2023 | Eid ul-Fitr Holiday |
| Apr 21, 2023 | Jumatul Bidah |
| Apr 22, 2023 | Eid ul-Fitr |
| Apr 23, 2023 | Eid ul-Fitr Holiday |
| May 1, 2023 | May Day |
| May 4, 2023 | Buddha Purnima/Vesak |
| Jun 28, 2023 | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| Jun 29, 2023 | Eid al-Adha |
| Jun 30, 2023 | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| Jul 19, 2023 | Muharram |
| Jul 29, 2023 | Ashura |
| Aug 15, 2023 | National Mourning Day |
| Sep 6, 2023 | Janmashtami |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Eid e-Milad-un Nabi |
| Oct 24, 2023 | Durga Puja |
| Dec 16, 2023 | Victory Day |
| Dec 25, 2023 | Christmas Day |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2023.
Highest month
22 working days.
Lowest month
16 working days.
Holidays included
National public holidays excluded from the total.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in Bangladesh in 2023?
Bangladesh has 242 working days in 2023 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding national public holidays.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. National public holidays in 2023 are excluded from the working-day total (about 23 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
April has the fewest working days, with 16.
Can I customize the working week or include a region?
Yes. Use the business days calculator to change weekdays, add a region filter (when available), or calculate a custom range.