Bangladesh declares 10-day holiday for Eid-ul-Azha

Eid-ul-Adha symbol.

The government has announced a 10-day holiday from 5 June to 14 June on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, allowing holidaymakers to enjoy an extended break.

Briefing reporters at the Foreign Service Academy, Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Tuesday said initially the Eid-ul-Azha holiday was declared from June 5 to 10 but now it would be for 10 days.

As part of the plan, government offices will remain closed for the extended holiday but will open on Saturdays—May 17 and May 24—to compensate for the time off.

Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul, who was also present at the briefing, said public offices will remain open in two extra Saturdays – May 17 and May 24 – so that the official works during the long holiday do not get affected.

Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud also spoke at the briefing, arranged to share the outcomes of the Council of Advisers chaired by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus.

Earlier this year, the government declared a nine-day holiday from March 28 to April 5 for Eid-ul-Fitr.

Initially, a five-day break had been announced, but an additional day was added through an executive order.

The Eid-ul-Fitr holiday followed the national holiday on 26 March, Independence Day, with offices open for only one day—Thursday, 27 March—before the extended break commenced.

The 10-day Eid-ul-Azha holiday is expected to facilitate travel and family gatherings, allowing citizens across the country to celebrate the festival with their loved ones. - UNB