The government has announced April 13 as a public holiday in the hill districts of Rangamati, Khagrachhari, and Bandarban on the occasion of Chaitra Sankranti. In other districts, members of communities observing the festival will be entitled to an optional holiday. During the holiday, all government, semi-government, autonomous, and private offices in these three districts will remain closed, except for essential services. The Bangladesh Bank and the Supreme Court will issue necessary directives regarding banking and court activities on this day.