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DFIM Circular Letter No. 10: Holidays for Financial Institutions in Bangladesh in 2019
The document provides the official list of holidays for financial institutions operating in Bangladesh for the year 2019, issued with the approval of the competent authority in accordance with a gazette notification from the Ministry of Public Administration. The schedule specifies 24 days of leave, including national holidays, religious festivals, and specific bank holidays, with dates determined by the Gregorian calendar and the Bengali calendar. Several holidays marked with an asterisk are dependent on the sighting of the moon. Financial institutions are required to take necessary measures based on this notification.
Bangladesh Bank Head Office Dhaka
Financial Institutions and Markets Department
DFIM Circular Letter No. 10 Date: 20 Agrahayan 1425 04 December 2018
To, Chief Executive / Managing Directors All Financial Institutions Operating in Bangladesh.
Regarding Holidays for the Year 2019.
Dear Sir,
In accordance with Notification No. 05.00.0000.173.08.003.18-228 dated 14-11-2018 of the Rules-4 Branch, Rules Sub-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 2019 is hereby communicated to all concerned for information and necessary action:
List of Holidays for the Year 2019
| S.No. | Name of the Holiday | Day of the Week and Date | Bengali Date | Duration of Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 01. | National Mourning Day and International Mother Language Day | Thursday, 21 February, 2019 | 09 Falgun, 1425 | 01 Day |
| 02. | Birth Anniversary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman | Sunday, 17 March, 2019 | 03 Chaitra, 1425 | 01 Day |
| 03. | Independence and National Day | Tuesday, 26 March, 2019 | 12 Chaitra, 1425 | 01 Day |
| 04. | New Year | Sunday, 14 April, 2019 | 01 Boishakh, 1426 | 01 Day |
| 05. | *Shab-e-Barat | Sunday, 21 April, 2019 | 08 Boishakh, 1426 | 01 Day |
| 06. | May Day | Wednesday, 01 May, 2019 | 18 Boishakh, 1426 | 01 Day |
| 07. | *Buddha Purnima (Vaishakhi Purnima) | Saturday, 18 May, 2019 | 04 Jyeshtha, 1426 | 01 Day |
| 08. | Jumu'atul Wida | Friday, 31 May, 2019 | 17 Jyeshtha, 1426 | 01 Day |
| 09. | *Shab-e-Qadr | Sunday, 02 June, 2019 | 19 Jyeshtha, 1426 | 01 Day |
| 10. | *Eid-ul-Fitr | Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 04, 05 and 06 June, 2019 | 21, 22 and 23 Jyeshtha, 1426 | 03 Days |
| 11. | Bank Holiday | Monday, 01 July, 2019 | 17 Ashar, 1426 | 01 Day |
| 12. | *Eid-ul-Azha | Sunday, Monday and Tuesday 11, 12 and 13 August, 2019 | 27, 28 and 29 Shravan, 1426 | 03 Days |
| 13. | National Mourning Day | Thursday, 15 August, 2019 | 31 Shravan, 1426 | 01 Day |
| 14. | Shubho Janmashtami | Friday, 23 August, 2019 | 08 Bhadra, 1426 | 01 Day |
| 15. | *Ashura | Tuesday, 10 September, 2019 | 26 Bhadra, 1426 | 01 Day |
| 16. | Durga Puja (Vijaya Dashami) | Tuesday, 08 October, 2019 | 23 Ashwin, 1426 | 01 Day |
| 17. | *Eid-e-Miladunnabi (SAW) | Sunday, 10 November, 2019 | 25 Kartik, 1426 | 01 Day |
| 18. | Victory Day | Monday, 16 December, 2019 | 01 Poush, 1426 | 01 Day |
| 19. | Birth Anniversary of Jesus Christ (Christmas) | Wednesday, 25 December, 2019 | 10 Poush, 1426 | 01 Day |
| 20. | Bank Holiday | Tuesday, 31 December, 2019 | 16 Poush, 1426 | 01 Day |
| Total Holidays: | 24 Days |
- Dependent on moon sighting.
Yours faithfully,
(Signature) (Md. Rajab Ali) Deputy General Manager Phone: 9530518
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