Government officials in Bangladesh wrapped up their last workday on Thursday, March 27, ahead of an extended nine-day holiday for Eid-ul-Fitr. The official holiday begins on Friday, March 28, and will continue until April 5.
Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest religious festival for Muslims, is expected to be observed on either March 31 or April 1, depending on moon sighting. However, the government has pre-scheduled the Eid holiday for March 31, with weather forecasts strongly indicating that Eid will fall on that day.
For the first time, the government has granted a five-day Eid holiday. The break starts with Shab-e-Qadr on March 28 (Friday), followed by Eid holidays from March 29 to April 2.
Initially, April 3 (Thursday) was a working day, but the government declared it a holiday by executive order. This, combined with the regular weekend on April 4 and 5 (Friday and Saturday), extends the total holiday period to nine consecutive days.
Millions are expected to leave the capital via rail, road, and waterways to celebrate Eid with loved ones in their hometowns. Transport hubs, including bus stations, train stations, and launch terminals, are likely to see a surge in passengers from Thursday evening onwards.
