World Public HolidaysPublic holidays in Belarus, 2026
Holiday dates13vs 2025: -2
On weekdays8not on the weekend
On the weekend5weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days5
World rank126 / 246median 14 days
All public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Fri | New Year's Day |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Wed | Orthodox Christmas Day |
| Mar 8, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | Women's Day |
| Apr 5, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | Catholic Easter |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | Orthodox Easter |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Mon | Day off (substituted from 04/25/2026) |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Tue | Radunitsa (Day of Rejoicing) |
| May 1, 2026 | Fri | Labor Day |
| May 9, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Victory Day |
| Jul 3, 2026 | Fri | Independence Day of the Republic of Belarus (Day of the Republic) |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | October Revolution Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | Catholic Christmas Day |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2026
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 – Jan 4, 2026 | 4 days | New Year's Day |
| Apr 18, 2026 – Apr 21, 2026 | 4 days | Day off (substituted from 04/25/2026)・Radunitsa (Day of Rejoicing) |
| May 1, 2026 – May 3, 2026 | 3 days | Labor Day |
| Jul 3, 2026 – Jul 5, 2026 | 3 days | Independence Day of the Republic of Belarus (Day of the Republic) |
| Dec 25, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 | 3 days | Catholic Christmas Day |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2025
- + Catholic Easter
- + Day off (substituted from 04/25/2026)
- + Orthodox Easter
- − Catholic Easter; Orthodox Easter
- − Day off (substituted from 01/11/2025)
- − Day off (substituted from 04/26/2025)
- − Day off (substituted from 07/12/2025)
- − Day off (substituted from 12/20/2025)
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2026 →
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.