World Public HolidaysPublic holidays in Belize, 2026
Holiday dates14vs 2025: +0
On weekdays11not on the weekend
On the weekend3weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days6
World rank93 / 246median 14 days
All public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Thu | George Price Day |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Mon | National Heroes and Benefactors Day |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Apr 4, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Holy Saturday |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2026 | Fri | Labour Day |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Emancipation Day |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Thu | Saint George's Caye Day |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Mon | Independence Day |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Mon | Indigenous Peoples' Resistance Day |
| Nov 19, 2026 | Thu | Garifuna Settlement Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Boxing Day |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2026
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2026 – Mar 9, 2026 | 3 days | National Heroes and Benefactors Day |
| Apr 3, 2026 – Apr 6, 2026 | 4 days | Good Friday・Holy Saturday・Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2026 – May 3, 2026 | 3 days | Labour Day |
| Sep 19, 2026 – Sep 21, 2026 | 3 days | Independence Day |
| Oct 10, 2026 – Oct 12, 2026 | 3 days | Indigenous Peoples' Resistance Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 | 3 days | Christmas Day・Boxing Day |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2025
- + Emancipation Day
- + Independence Day
- + Indigenous Peoples' Resistance Day
- + National Heroes and Benefactors Day
- − Emancipation Day (observed)
- − Independence Day (observed)
- − Indigenous Peoples' Resistance Day (observed)
- − National Heroes and Benefactors Day (observed)
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.