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DHAKA: The Cabinet has approved the list of public holidays for 2027, with a total of 29 days of holidays, including 15 general holidays and 14 holidays through executive orders.
However, as seven of these holidays fall on weekly weekends, government officials and employees will effectively enjoy 22 days of holidays.
The approval was given at a Cabinet meeting held at the Secretariat on Monday, chaired by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Gani announced the decisions at a press briefing following the meeting.
In comparison, the current year (2026) has 28 public holidays, including 14 general holidays and 14 holidays declared through executive orders. The Cabinet approved the draft holiday calendar for next year before the end of the current year.
Nasimul Gani said 15 general holidays would be observed on the occasion of national days and major religious festivals of different communities. Of these, four days will coincide with weekly holidays—two Fridays and two Saturdays.
Besides, 14 holidays will be declared through executive orders on the occasion of the Bengali New Year and various important festivals. Three of these holidays will fall on weekends—one Friday and two Saturdays.
Government employees will also be entitled to up to three optional holidays a year on the occasion of religious festivals.
Two Ordinances Set to Become Laws
The Cabinet also approved the draft of the ‘Special Solar Power Installation Act, 2026’.
The Special Solar Power Installation Ordinance 2026 had already been promulgated to ensure the rapid expansion of special solar power installation activities. In line with the legal procedure, the Cabinet approved the draft bill to turn the ordinance into an act. The draft will be placed before the upcoming session of Parliament.
The Cabinet also approved the draft of the ‘Public Procurement (Second Amendment) Act, 2026’ for the same purpose.
The Public Procurement (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026, was promulgated on September 21.
According to the Cabinet Division, the ordinance was issued to protect the interests of domestic industries, enhance competition in public procurement and introduce special provisions for new, micro and small enterprises, women bidders and disadvantaged bidders. It also aims to modernise procedures under the open tendering method.
The draft bill was approved to convert the ordinance into law in accordance with the prescribed legal process.
