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Bank Holidays in Bangladesh 2013

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Posted on May 16, 2013

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· Last updated: June 11, 2018

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Holiday Date
Eid Milad un-Nabi Friday, 25 January, 2013 *appearance of moon
Shahid Dibash Thursday, 21 February, 2013
Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Sunday, 17 March, 2013
Independence Day Bangladesh Tuesday, 26 March, 2013
Bengali New Year’s Day Sunday, 14 April, 2013
May Day Wednesday, 1 May, 2013
Buddha Purnima Thursday, 23 May, 2013 *appearance of moon
Shab-e-Barat Tuesday, 25 June, 2013 *appearance of moon
Bank Holiday Monday, 1 July, 2013
Shab-e-Qadar Tuesday, 6 August, 2013 *appearance of moon
Eid Ul Fitr Thursday, 08 August, 2013
National Mourning Day Thursday, 15 August, 2013
Shuva Janmashtami Wednesday, 28 August, 2013 *appearance of moon
Durga Puja ( Vijaya Dasami ) Monday, 14 October, 2013
Eid Ul Azha Tuesday, 15 October, 2013 – Thursday, 17 October, 2013 *appearance of moon
Muharram(Ashura) Thursday, 14 November, 2013 *appearance of moon
Victory Day (Bijoy Dibosh) Monday, 16 December, 2013
Christmas Wednesday, 25 December, 2013
Bank Holiday Tuesday, 31 December, 2013
All Banks are closed on Friday and Saturdays

Key Takeaways

  • List covers all official bank and public holidays in Bangladesh for 2013.
  • Includes both religious (e.g., Eid ul‑Fitr, Durga Puja) and national memorial days (e.g., Independence Day, Victory Day).
  • Bank Holiday on July 1 and December 31 specifically designated for banks closing.
  • All banks are closed on Fridays and Saturdays as per standard weekly off in Bangladesh.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which days were weekly bank closures in Bangladesh in 2013?
All banks were closed on Fridays and Saturdays, which serve as the usual weekend off‑days.
Were there any days in 2013 when only banks were closed, not the whole country?
Yes, July 1 and December 31, 2013, were designated Bank Holidays when banks closed, though these were not full national public holidays.
Did religious festivals coincide with bank closures?
Yes, major religious festivals like Eid ul‑Fitr (8–10 August), Eid ul‑Azha (15–17 October), and others such as Durga Puja and Muharram were observed as public holidays, during which banks were closed.
Were national memorial days included as bank holidays in 2013?
Yes, national observances such as Independence Day (26 March), Victory Day (16 December), National Mourning Day (15 August), and Bangla New Year (14 April) were included in the bank holiday schedule.

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