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DFIM Circular Letter No. 04: Holidays for Financial Institutions in Bangladesh in 2018

The Department of Financial Institutions and Markets of Bangladesh Bank notifies the official list of holidays for all financial institutions operating in Bangladesh for the year 2018. The circular specifies 20 distinct holidays, including national observances, religious festivals, and designated bank holidays, with a total of 24 days off. Several dates, marked with an asterisk, are subject to the sighting of the moon. Financial institutions are required to take necessary action based on this approved schedule.

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Bangladesh Bank
Chief Executive
Dhaka
DFIM Circular Letter No. 04 Dated: 13 Agrahayan 1424 27 November 2017

Chief Executive / Managing Directors
All Financial Institutions Operating in Bangladesh

Context of Holidays for the Year 2018

Dear Sir,

In accordance with the notification No. 05.00.0000.173.08.005.12-224 dated 12-11-2017 of the General Administration Division, Ministry of Public Administration, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, and with the approval of the competent authority, the list of holidays for all financial institutions operating in Bangladesh for the year 2018 is hereby provided for your information and necessary action:

List of Holidays for 2018

S.NoName of HolidayDay of Week and Date (Gregorian)Date (Bangabda)Duration of Holiday
01Martyrs' Day and International Mother Language DayWednesday, 21 February, 201809 Falgun, 142401 Day
02Birth Anniversary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur RahmanSaturday, 17 March, 201803 Chaitra, 142401 Day
03Independence and National DayMonday, 26 March, 201812 Chaitra, 142401 Day
04New YearSaturday, 14 April, 201801 Boishakh, 142501 Day
05*Buddha Purnima (Vaishakhi Purnima)Sunday, 29 April, 201816 Boishakh, 142501 Day
06May DayTuesday, 01 May, 201818 Boishakh, 142501 Day
07*Shab-e-BaratWednesday, 02 May, 201819 Boishakh, 142501 Day
08*Shab-e-QadrTuesday, 12 June, 201829 Jyoishtho, 142501 Day
09Jumu'atul WidaFriday, 15 June, 201801 Ashar, 142501 Day
10*Eid-ul-FitrFriday, Saturday and Sunday, 15, 16 and 17 June, 201801, 02 and 03 Ashar, 142503 Days
11Bank HolidaySunday, 01 July, 201817 Ashar, 142501 Day
12National Mourning DayWednesday, 15 August, 201831 Shrabon, 142501 Day
13*Eid-ul-AzhaTuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 21, 22 and 23 August, 201806, 07 and 08 Bhadra, 142503 Days
14Shubho JanmashtamiSunday, 02 September, 201818 Bhadra, 142501 Day
15*AshuraFriday, 21 September, 201806 Ashwin, 142501 Day
16Durga Puja (Vijaya Dashami)Friday, 19 October, 201804 Kartik, 142501 Day
17*Eid-e-Miladunnabi (SAW)Wednesday, 21 November, 201807 Agrahayan, 142501 Day
18Victory DaySunday, 16 December, 201802 Poush, 142501 Day
19Christmas DayTuesday, 25 December, 201811 Poush, 142501 Day
20Bank HolidayMonday, 31 December, 201817 Poush, 142501 Day

Total Holidays: 24 Days

  • Subject to moon sighting.

Yours faithfully,

(Md. Rajab Ali)
Deputy General Manager
Phone: 9530518
Financial Institutions and Markets Department
(General Section)

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