| 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 | |
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Bank Holidays in Bangladesh 2013
Published by Gbaf News
Posted on May 16, 2013
1 min read· Last updated: June 11, 2018
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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