16 Dec 2026
National days
Victory Day in Bangladesh
On 16 December Bangladesh celebrates victory in the 1971 Liberation War, with dawn tributes at Savar and a city in red and…
Festivals and events in Bangladesh
Baul singers at a shrine through the night, kites over Old Dhaka, water festivals in the hills and a full-moon fair on a Sundarbans island. Pick your dates or a type of festival to see what is on, with the next date and the tours that fit.
New to Bangladesh’s festivals? Read our guide to the festivals in Bangladesh first.
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December 2026
16 Dec 2026
February 2027
21 Feb 2027
National days
Ekushey February: International Mother Language Day
On 21 February Bangladesh honours the martyrs of the 1952 Language Movement with flowers at the Shaheed Minar. The day the world…
March 2027
26 Mar 2027
National days
Independence Day in Bangladesh
On 26 March Bangladesh marks its declaration of independence in 1971 with tributes at Savar and a parade in Dhaka. What to…