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New Year's Day in Bangladesh

New Year’s Day, which is on January 1, marks the start of the year in the Gregorian calendar and it's a public holiday in many countries. Count down to the New Year, no matter where you are.

Is New Year's Day a Public Holiday?

New Year's Day is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

New Year's Day on January 1 in the Gregorian calendar is celebrated worldwide.

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About New Year's Day

Read more about New Year's Day.

New Year's Day Observances

Holiday currently only shown for years 2015–2020.

Note: This day is an optional public holiday for the religious communities in Bangladesh.

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2015ThuJan 1New Year's DayOptional Holiday
2016FriJan 1New Year's DayOptional Holiday
2017SunJan 1New Year's DayOptional Holiday
2018MonJan 1New Year's DayOptional Holiday
2019TueJan 1New Year's DayOptional Holiday
2020WedJan 1New Year's DayOptional Holiday

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