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Public Holidays for Scheduled Banks in Bangladesh During 2011

Scheduled banks in Bangladesh, including Bangladesh Bank, are required to observe 24 public holidays during 2011 as specified by Government Notification No. 05.173.008.09.00.001.2010-437 dated 24 October 2010. The designated holidays include Eid-e-Miladun-Nabi on 16 February, Shahid Day and International Mother Language Day on 21 February, Independence Day on 26 March, and Christmas Day on 25 December, among others. Several dates marked with an asterisk, such as Eid-ul-Fitr (30 August–1 September) and Eid-ul-Azha (6–8 November), are subject to the appearance of the moon. Two specific bank holidays are also scheduled for 1 July and 31 December.

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BANGLADESH BANK HEAD OFFICE Motijheel, Dhaka-1000 Bangladesh Department of Off-Site Supervision DOS Circular Letter No. 15 Date : 17 Agrahayan, 1417 01 December, 2010 Chief Executives All Scheduled Banks in Bangladesh. Dear Sir, Holidays during 2011. In terms of Govt. Notification No. 05.173.008.09.00.001.2010-437 dated 24-10-2010 issued by the Ministry of Establishment, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, the Public holidays to be observed by the scheduled banks including Bangladesh Bank in Bangladesh during 2011 are specified below for information and necessary action:- Sl.No Name of the occasion Date Day No. of holidays

    • Eid-e-Miladun-Nabi(S) 16 February, 2011 Wednesday 01 day
  2. Shahid Day & International Mother Language day 21 February, 2011 Monday 01 day
  3. Birthday of the father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman 17 March, 2011 Thursday 01 day
  4. Independence & National Day 26 March, 2011 Saturday 01 day
  5. Bengali New year's Day 14 April, 2011 Thursday 01 day
  6. May Day 01 May, 2011 Sunday 01 day
    • Buddha Purnima (Baishakhi Purnima) 17 May, 2011 Tuesday 01 day
  8. Bank Holiday 01 July, 2011 Friday 01 day
    • Shab-e-Barat 17 July, 2011 Sunday 01 day
  10. National Mourning Day 15 August, 2011 Monday 01 day
  11. Janmashtami 22 August, 2011 Monday 01 day
    • Jumatul Wida 26 August, 2011 Friday 01 day
    • Shab-e-Qadr 28 August, 2011 Sunday 01 day
    • Eid-ul-Fitr 30, 31 August & 01 September, 2011 Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 03 days
  15. Durga Puja (Bijoya Dashami) 06 October, 2011 Thursday 01 day 16 * Eid-ul-Azha 06, 07 & 08 November, 2011 Sunday, Monday & Tuesday 03 days 17 * Ashura 06 December, 2011 Tuesday 01 day
  16. Victory Day 16 December, 2011 Friday 01 day
  17. Christmas Day 25 December, 2011 Sunday 01 day
  18. Bank Holiday 31 December, 2011 Saturday 01 day Total = 24 days
  • Subject to the appearance of the Moon. (Sultan Ahmed) General Manager Phone : 7120376

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