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The first day of Lent is known as Ash Wednesday for Christians worldwide. It is the beginning of the Lenten fast. The Lenten fast lasts for 40 days (excluding Sundays) and ends on Holy Saturday, which is the day before Easter Sunday.
Is Ash Wednesday a Public Holiday?
Ash Wednesday is an optional holiday. Employment and holiday laws in Bangladesh allow employees to choose a limited number of holidays from a list of optional holidays. Some employees may choose to take the day off on this day, however, most offices and businesses remain open.
Ash is an important symbol of Ash Wednesday in many Christian churches.
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About Ash Wednesday
Read more about Ash Wednesday.Ash Wednesday Observances
Holiday currently only shown for years 2005–2025.
Note: This day is an optional public holiday for the religious communities in Bangladesh.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Wed | Feb 9 | Ash Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
| 2006 | Wed | Mar 1 | Ash Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
| 2007 | Wed | Feb 21 | Ash Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
| 2008 | Wed | Feb 6 | Ash Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
| 2009 | Wed | Feb 25 | Ash Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
| 2010 | Wed | Feb 17 | Ash Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
| 2011 | Wed | Mar 9 | Ash Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
| 2012 | Wed | Feb 22 | Ash Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
| 2013 | Wed | Feb 13 | Ash Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
| 2014 | Wed | Mar 5 | Ash Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
| 2015 | Wed | Feb 18 | Ash Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
| 2016 | Wed | Feb 10 | Ash Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
| 2017 | Wed | Mar 1 | Ash Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
| 2018 | Wed | Feb 14 | Ash Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
| 2019 | Wed | Mar 6 | Ash Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
| 2020 | Wed | Feb 26 | Ash Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
| 2021 | Wed | Feb 17 | Ash Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
| 2022 | Wed | Mar 2 | Ash Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
| 2023 | Wed | Feb 22 | Ash Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
| 2024 | Wed | Feb 14 | Ash Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
| 2025 | Wed | Mar 5 | Ash Wednesday | Optional Holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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