National Mourning Day
Nationwide public holiday in Bangladesh · জাতীয় শোক দিবস National day
Dates
| Year | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Tuesday 15 August 2023 | Nationwide |
| 2024 | Thursday 15 August 2024 | Nationwide |
Where it applies
Everywhere in Bangladesh.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
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Typical weather in Dhaka around 15 August: high 31°C (88°F), low 26°C (80°F), rain on 100% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Dhaka. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Thursday 15 August in Dhaka: (MET Norway)
About National Mourning Day
National Mourning Day in Bangladesh marked the anniversary of the assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the country's founding leader, together with most of his family on 15 August 1975. The day was observed as a public holiday of official mourning, with the national flag flown at half-mast.
Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.
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