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Business hours
Business hours in Chittagong
Guide to typical business hours, workweeks, bank schedules, and shopping times in Chittagong, Bangladesh.
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Offices
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Monday
Category schedule
Typical weekly hours
Offices
9:00 AM-5:00 PMPrivate corporations, shipping agencies, and trading offices.
MonToday
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Standard commercial office operating hours.
Tue
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Standard commercial office operating hours.
Wed
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Standard commercial office operating hours.
Thu
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Standard commercial office operating hours.
Fri
Closed
Closed for weekly national weekend holiday.
Sat
Closed
Closed for weekly national weekend holiday.
Sun
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Start of the standard Bangladeshi workweek.
Plan around closures
2026 public holidays · Bangladesh
21 Feb International Mother Language Dayশহিদ দিবস ও আন্তর্জাতিক মাতৃভাষা দিবস Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
26 Mar Independence and National Dayস্বাধীনতা ও জাতীয় দিবস Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
14 Apr Bengali New Yearনববর্ষ Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
01 May Labour Dayমে দিবস Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
05 Aug July Mass Uprising Dayজুলাই গণঅভ্যুত্থান দিবস 2 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
16 Dec Victory Dayবিজয় দিবস 135 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
25 Dec Christmas Dayবড়দিন 144 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Local planning
Business-hour guidance
Sunday-to-Thursday Workweek
In Bangladesh, the standard workweek runs from Sunday to Thursday. Friday and Saturday serve as the official weekly weekend.
Friday Jummah Prayer Pause
On Friday afternoon, many businesses close briefly or delay opening until after 14:30 or 15:00 to accommodate congregational Jummah prayers.
Bank Counter vs Office Hours
Bank counter transactions for general public services end at 15:00, although internal banking administrative operations continue until 16:00 or 17:00.
Maritime and Customs Operations
Due to Chittagong's role as Bangladesh's primary port city, specialized bank booths, customs, and port logistics facilities operate continuously 24/7.
Ramadan and Seasonal Adjustments
During Ramadan and national religious festivals, public offices, financial institutions, and retail markets adopt temporary shortened working schedules.