Is Buddha Purnima/Vesak a Public Holiday in Bangladesh?
Buddha Purnima/Vesak is a public holiday for the general population according to Holidays 2020. This means, offices, colleges, schools, universities, and several other academic institutions remain closed on this day.
Buddha Purnima/Vesak Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sat | 18 May | Buddha Purnima/Vesak | National Holiday |
| 2020 | Wed | 6 May | Buddha Purnima/Vesak | National Holiday |
| 2021 | Wed | 26 May | Buddha Purnima/Vesak | National Holiday |
| 2022 | Sun | 8 May | Buddha Purnima/Vesak | National Holiday |
| 2023 | Fri | 26 May | Buddha Purnima/Vesak | National Holiday |
| 2024 | Wed | 15 May | Buddha Purnima/Vesak | National Holiday |
| 2025 | Mon | 5 May | Buddha Purnima/Vesak | National Holiday |