July Mass Uprising Day

July Mass Uprising Day
Singers on July Mass Uprising programme
Also called36 July
Observed byBangladesh
TypeNational
SignificanceAnniversary of the Resignation of Sheikh Hasina and fall of her government following the July uprising
CelebrationsFloral tributes at memorials, victory rallies, air shows, concerts, documentary screenings, drone shows
Date5 August
FrequencyAnnual
First time5 August 2025 (2025-08-05)
Started byDirectorate of July Mass Uprising
Related toJuly Martyrs' Day

July Mass Uprising Day (Bengali: জুলাই গণ-অভ্যুত্থান দিবস, romanizedJulāi Gônô-Ôbhyutthān Dibôs) is a national holiday in Bangladesh that is celebrated on 5 August annually from 2025, commemorating the July uprising.

On 5 August 2024, as a result of the July uprising, prime minister Sheikh Hasina resigned, bringing an end to her 15-year rule, which later became known as 36 July. In January 2025, the allocation of business of the Directorate of July Mass Uprising included mention of observing the day, which was subsequently approved. Thereafter, on 25 June 2025, the day was classified as a national day, and on 2 July, it was declared a public holiday.