Quick answer: Bangladesh has 236 business days in 2026 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026.
Month-by-month business days (2026)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 0 |
| February | 17 | 4 |
| March | 17 | 7 |
| April | 20 | 2 |
| May | 15 | 8 |
| June | 20 | 2 |
| July | 23 | 0 |
| August | 19 | 2 |
| September | 21 | 1 |
| October | 20 | 2 |
| November | 21 | 1 |
| December | 21 | 2 |
Public holidays in 2026 (Bangladesh)
National public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | Shab e-Barat |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Election Day |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Election Day Holiday |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Language Martyrs' Day |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Shab-e-qadr |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Eid ul-Fitr Holiday |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Jumatul Bidah |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Eid ul-Fitr Holiday |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Eid ul-Fitr |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Eid ul-Fitr Holiday |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Eid ul-Fitr Holiday |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Independence Day |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Chaitra Sankranti |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Bengali New Year |
| May 1, 2026 | Buddha Purnima/Vesak |
| May 1, 2026 | May Day |
| May 25, 2026 | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| May 26, 2026 | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| May 27, 2026 | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| May 28, 2026 | Eid al-Adha |
| May 29, 2026 | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| May 30, 2026 | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| May 31, 2026 | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Muharram |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Ashura |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Student-People Uprising Day |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Eid e-Milad-un Nabi |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Janmashtami |
| Oct 20, 2026 | Mahanabami |
| Oct 21, 2026 | Durga Puja |
| Nov 7, 2026 | National Revolution and Solidarity Day |
| Dec 16, 2026 | Victory Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2026.
Highest month
23 working days.
Lowest month
15 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 2026?
Bangladesh has 236 working days in 2026 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding national public holidays.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. National public holidays in 2026 are excluded from the working-day total (about 31 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
May has the fewest working days, with 15.
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.