Dhaka

• Ramadan · Feb 12 – Feb 18 · religious

  The month of daytime fasting - quieter daylight hours, then streets and tables come alive after sunset for iftar.

• International Mother Language Day · Feb 19-25 · holiday

  A nationwide public holiday - many businesses close and the city takes on a festive note.

• Eid al-Fitr · Mar 19-25 · religious

  The joyful close of Ramadan - new clothes, feasting and visiting; one of the warmest, busiest weeks of the year.

• Independence and National Day · Mar 19-25 · holiday

  A nationwide public holiday - many businesses close and the city takes on a festive note.

• Bengali New Year · Apr 9-15 · holiday

  A nationwide public holiday - many businesses close and the city takes on a festive note.

• Labour Day · Apr 30-May 6 · holiday

  A nationwide public holiday - many businesses close and the city takes on a festive note.

• Eid al-Adha · May 21 – Jun 3 · religious

  The festival of sacrifice - a major public holiday of communal prayers and shared feasts.

• Victory Day · Dec 10-16 · holiday

  A nationwide public holiday - many businesses close and the city takes on a festive note.

• Christmas Day · Dec 24-31 · holiday

  A nationwide public holiday - many businesses close and the city takes on a festive note.

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