United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in Bangladesh
United Kingdom High Commission in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following Bangladeshi and British holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Burns Night | Sunday, January 25 | 2 days, 4 hours |
| Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day) | Monday, February 02 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Tuesday, February 17 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Ramadan Start | Wednesday, February 18 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| St. David's Day | Sunday, March 01 | 1 month |
| Purim | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| St Patrick's Day | Tuesday, March 17 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
1. How many British Embassies/Consulates are there in Bangladesh?
United Kingdom currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Bangladesh including and Dhaka.
2 - Do Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
Bangladeshi citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into United Kingdom. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of United Kingdom in Bangladesh for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of British embassies in Bangladesh?
The British representative offices in Bangladesh will be closed in observance of the following Bangladeshi and British holidays in 2026/2024:
- Burns Night (GB) Sun, Jan 25, 2026 (2 days, 5 hours)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Bangladesh
London, United Kingdom time is 6:00 hours behind Dhaka, Bangladesh