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2026 market holidays

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Dhaka Stock Exchange market holidays2026 dates & closures

Dhaka Stock Exchange (Dhaka Stock Exchange) has 8 scheduled holiday dates in 2026, including 8 full-day closures. The next full closure is Victory Day on Wednesday, December 16, 2026. Regular trading runs 10:00–14:10 GMT+6, Sunday – Thursday.

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Holiday dates in 2026: 8
Full-day closures: 0
Early closes & half days

Next full-day closures

2026

Dec16
Victory Day
Wed · market closed all day
Dec25
Christmas Day
Fri · market closed all day
Feb21
Shaheed Day
Sun · 2027 · market closed all day

Download 2026 calendar (.ics)

Holiday dates follow the exchange’s official calendar; early closes and substitute holidays are included where published.

Full 2026 schedule

2026 Holiday Calendar — Full Schedule8 total dates

Date	Holiday	Status	Trading hours
February 20261 full closure
Feb 21, 2026Saturday	Shaheed Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
March 20262 full closures
Mar 20, 2026Friday	Eid ul Fitr (Estimated)	Full closurepassed	Closed
Mar 26, 2026Thursday	Independence Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
April 20261 full closure
Apr 14, 2026Tuesday	Bengali New Year	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 20262 full closures
May 1, 2026Friday	May Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 27, 2026Wednesday	Eid ul Adha (Estimated)	Full closurepassed	Closed
December 20262 full closures
Dec 16, 2026Wednesday	Victory Day	Full closure	Closed
Dec 25, 2026Friday	Christmas Day	Full closure	Closed

Full-day closure Early close Half day Special sessionAll times local to the exchange.

2026 Dhaka Stock Exchange Holidays

2026 Dhaka Stock Exchange Holidays Calendar

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About Dhaka Stock Exchange Trading Hours

Regular Hours: 10:00 – 14:10 (Asia/Dhaka)

Country: Bangladesh

Time Zone: Asia/Dhaka

Currency: BDT

Official Dhaka Stock Exchange Website →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dhaka Stock Exchange closed on weekends?

Yes, Dhaka Stock Exchange is closed on Fridays and Saturdays. Regular trading occurs Sunday – Thursday only.

Does Dhaka Stock Exchange close for lunch?

No, Dhaka Stock Exchange does not have a lunch break. Trading is continuous during the session.

What happens if a holiday falls on a weekend?

Most exchanges observe the holiday on the nearest weekday — a Saturday holiday is usually observed on Friday, and a Sunday holiday on Monday. Check the official schedule for specific adjustments.