Government and private offices, courts, banks, insurance companies and capital market institutions across Bangladesh reopen today (June 1) after a seven-day Eid-ul-Azha holiday.
The government declared a holiday from May 25 to May 31 for Eid-ul-Azha, allowing employees to enjoy an extended break. Workers are now returning to their workplaces after the long vacation.
The number of people returning to Dhaka has increased significantly following the holiday. Travelers from different parts of the country have been arriving in the capital by road, rail and waterways. A large number of people returned on Sunday, leading to heavier traffic on several major roads in Dhaka.
Office activities are expected to remain relatively slow on the first working day after Eid, as many employees are likely to spend time exchanging greetings and reconnecting with colleagues.
Eid-ul-Azha, one of the most important religious festivals for Muslims, was observed in Bangladesh on May 28. Although the government initially announced a six-day holiday, an additional day was later added through an executive order to facilitate smoother Eid travel, extending the break to seven days.
The extended holiday applied not only to government employees but also to workers in banks, insurance companies and many private-sector organizations.
Before the Eid vacation, employees worked on May 23, a weekly holiday, to adjust the extended leave schedule.
According to the official holiday calendar, May 28 was the general holiday for Eid-ul-Azha. Employees ultimately received five days of executive-order leave, including May 26-27 before Eid and May 29-31 after Eid, in addition to the festival holiday.
