Updated List of National and International Days of Observance Published

The government has released a new list for the observance and celebration of various national and international days and festivals with due dignity. Recently, the Cabinet Division issued a circular in this regard.

According to the circular, except for national days, elaborate decorations and large-scale programs should be avoided as much as possible. However, discussions on radio and television and small-scale seminars or symposiums may be organized. It has also been instructed not to hold processions or rallies on working days.

The circular further states that if a particular week is to be observed, the program schedule should generally be limited to three days. Officially approved programs should not disrupt regular office activities. Discussions or cultural events are advised to be held on holidays or after office hours.

A. National Days Observed with Due Dignity

Shaheed Day and International Mother Language Day – February 21

National Insurance Day – March 1

Genocide Day – March 25

Independence and National Day – March 26

May Day – May 1

Buddha Purnima – In May

July Uprising Day – August 5

Victory Day – December 16

Christmas Day – December 25

Bengali New Year – 1st Baishakh

Rabindra Jayanti – 25th Baishakh

Nazrul Jayanti – 11th Jaistha

Eid-ul-Fitr – 1st Shawwal

Eid-ul-Azha – 10th Zilhaj

Eid-e-Miladunnabi (PBUH) – 12th Rabiul Awal

Durga Puja – As per the religious calendar

B. Days That May Be Observed on a Significant Scale

These are days traditionally observed or considered helpful for promoting awareness in environmental, developmental, or social issues. Advisors will participate in these programs, and the Chief Adviser will be invited. The government may allocate up to Tk 50,000 for each such observance.

National Social Service Day – January 2

National Immunization Day – Determined at the start of the year

National Library Day – February 5

National Local Government Day – February 25

National Voters Day – March 2

National Jute Day – March 6

World Meteorological Day – March 23

National Film Day – April 3

International and National Sports Day – April 6

World Health Day – April 7

Mujibnagar Day – April 17

Safe Motherhood Day – May 28

National Tea Day – June 4

World Environment Day – June 5

International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking – June 26

World Population Day – July 11

July Martyrs’ Day – July 16

National Public Service Day – July 23

National Energy Security Day – August 9

International and National Youth Day – August 12

International Literacy Day – September 8

World Tourism Day – September 27

World Maritime Day – Last week of September

National Productivity Day – October 2

World Teachers’ Day – October 5

Child Rights Day – First Monday of October

International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction – October 13

World Food Day – October 16

National Statistics Day – October 20 (every five years along with World Statistics Day)

National Road Safety Day – October 22

National Cooperative Day – First Saturday of November

World AIDS Day – December 1

International and National Day of Persons with Disabilities – December 3

National Textile Day – December 4

International Anti-Corruption Day – December 9

Begum Rokeya Day – December 9

International Migrants and National Expatriates Day – December 18

C. Symbolic Days to Be Observed on a Limited Scale

These days will be observed within specific sectors, and no special allocation will be provided.

Annual Training Day – January 23

National Safe Food Day – February 2

National Cancer Day – February 4

National Martyred Soldiers Day – February 25

International Women’s Rights and Peace Day – March 8

National Disaster Preparedness Day – March 10

World Water Day – March 22

World Tuberculosis Day – March 24

World Autism Awareness Day – April 2

World Intellectual Property Day – April 26

National Legal Aid Day – April 28

National Occupational Health and Safety Day – April 28

World Press Freedom Day – May 3

International Red Cross and Red Crescent Day – May 8

World Telecommunication Day – May 15

World No Tobacco Day – May 31

World Accreditation Day – June 9

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought – June 17

International Day of Cooperatives – First Saturday of July

International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer – September 16

World Heart Day – Fourth Sunday of September

International Day of Older Persons – October 1

World Habitat Day – First Monday of October

National Birth and Death Registration Day – October 6

World Post Day – October 9

World Mental Health Day – October 10

White Cane Safety Day – October 15

United Nations Day – October 20

National Voluntary Blood Donation and Posthumous Eye Donation Day – November 2

World Diabetes Day – November 14

International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People – November 29

World Human Rights Day – December 10

National Biodiversity Day – December 29

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