Independence Day (Bangladesh)
| Independence Day | |
|---|---|
The first flag of the independent Bangladesh, which was subsequently replaced by the current version. | |
| Official name | Independence and National Day |
| Observed by | Bangladesh |
| Type | National holiday |
| Celebrations | Flag hoisting, parades, award ceremonies, singing patriotic songs and the national anthem, speeches by the President and the Prime Minister, entertainment and cultural programs. |
| Date | 26 March |
| Next time | 26 March 2026 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First time | 26 March 1972 |
Independence Day, officially Independence and National Day (Bengali: স্বাধীনতা ও জাতীয় দিবস Sbādhīnôtā Ō Jātīẏô Dibôs), is celebrated on 26 March as a national holiday in Bangladesh. It commemorates the country's declaration of independence from Pakistan in the early hours of 26 March 1971.