Government declares a 10-day holiday for Eid-ul-Azha

The government has approved a 10-day holiday to mark Eid-ul-Azha, one of the most significant festivals in Islam.

Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam confirmed the decision following a meeting of the advisory council at the Secretariat on Tuesday.

To manage the anticipated workload, government offices will remain open on Saturday, May 17, and Saturday, May 24, Alam added.

In a Facebook post, he wrote: “The Cabinet has approved the draft of the Cyber Shurokkha Ordinance 2025. As per the Cabinet's decision, there will be a 10-day Eid-ul-Azha holiday. Offices will be operational on May 17 and 24, which fall on Saturdays.”