Public Holidays in Belize
2026
Complete list of public holidays in Belize for 2026, including national days, regional observances, and long weekends. Use this calendar to plan team availability, launches, and travel — or compare with other countries in our multi-country tool.
2026 holiday calendar
| Date | Holiday | Scope | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, January 1 Thursday |
New Year's Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Thu, January 15 Thursday |
George Price Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Mon, March 9 Monday |
National Heroes and Benefactors Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Fri, April 3 Friday |
Good Friday | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sat, April 4 Saturday |
Holy Saturday | 🌍 National | |
| Sun, April 5 Sunday |
Easter Sunday | 🌍 National | |
| Mon, April 6 Monday |
Easter Monday | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Fri, May 1 Friday |
Labour Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sat, August 1 Saturday |
Emancipation Day | 🌍 National | |
| Thu, September 10 Thursday |
Saint George's Caye Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Mon, September 21 Monday |
Independence Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, October 12 Monday |
Pan America Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Thu, November 19 Thursday |
Garifuna Settlement Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Fri, December 25 Friday |
Christmas Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sat, December 26 Saturday |
Boxing Day | 🌍 National |
2027 holiday calendar
Plan ahead with the official 2027 dates.
| Date | Holiday | Scope | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, January 1 Friday |
New Year's Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Fri, January 15 Friday |
George Price Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, March 8 Monday |
National Heroes and Benefactors Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Fri, March 26 Friday |
Good Friday | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sat, March 27 Saturday |
Holy Saturday | 🌍 National | |
| Sun, March 28 Sunday |
Easter Sunday | 🌍 National | |
| Mon, March 29 Monday |
Easter Monday | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sat, May 1 Saturday |
Labour Day | 🌍 National | |
| Mon, August 2 Monday |
Emancipation Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Fri, September 10 Friday |
Saint George's Caye Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Tue, September 21 Tuesday |
Independence Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Mon, October 11 Monday |
Pan America Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Fri, November 19 Friday |
Garifuna Settlement Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sat, December 25 Saturday |
Christmas Day | 🌍 National | |
| Mon, December 27 Monday |
Boxing Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
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Holiday data for Belize is sourced from the open-source Nager.Date API, which aggregates official government calendars. National holidays apply countrywide; regional holidays apply only in specific subdivisions (states, cantons, provinces, etc.). For legally critical decisions, always confirm with the official sources of the relevant region.
Country code: BZ · Last updated: 5/10/2026 · Data refreshed annually.