Eid-ul-Azha 2026 is just around the corner. If you’re planning any banking transactions before May 2026, you’ll want to hurry and complete them now, as all scheduled banks within the country will be closed for a week, starting on Monday, 25 May, until Sunday, 31 May.
This is one of the longest bank closures in 2026, as the main Eid will occur on Thursday, 28 May. Millions of Bangladeshis will be travelling, buying sacrificial animals and having family gatherings during this time and will not have time to visit a bank during this time to complete any banking errands. If you plan to withdraw cash, pay a bill, transfer money, or complete a loan application, you need to get all of your banking work done before Friday (19-24 May). In this article, you will find the complete Eid-ul-Azha 2026 holiday schedule and learn why completing your banking work before Friday is crucial.
Official Eid-ul-Azha 2026 Holiday Schedule
The main Eid day falls on Thursday, May 28, 2026 (10 Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH), subject to moon sighting.
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What You Need To Do Before This Week Ends
- Banks closed 7 days: All bank locations will be closed for 7 days.
- Time-sensitive transactions: Transactions like cash withdrawals and loan payments need to take place before May 25.
- Eid preparations: Many people withdraw money at their local banks right before the holiday in order to buy animals to sacrifice for the holiday.
- Limited exceptions to bank closures: There may be limited service available at locations in industrial zones that service both importers and exporters.
Complete your banking transactions this week (May 19th-24th) as no banks or credit unions will be open from May 25th until May 31st, 2026, to provide banking services due to Eid-ul-Azha (Eid-ul-Azha will be observed on May 28th, 2026).
