| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2025-01-02 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2025-01-06 | Day off (substituted from 01/11/2025) | Substitute |
| 2025-01-07 | Orthodox Christmas Day | National |
| 2025-03-08 | Women's Day | National |
| 2025-04-20 | Catholic Easter; Orthodox Easter | National |
| 2025-04-28 | Day off (substituted from 04/26/2025) | Substitute |
| 2025-04-29 | Radunitsa (Day of Rejoicing) | National |
| 2025-05-01 | Labor Day | National |
| 2025-05-09 | Victory Day | National |
| 2025-07-03 | Independence Day of the Republic of Belarus (Day of the Republic) | National |
| 2025-07-04 | Day off (substituted from 07/12/2025) | Substitute |
| 2025-11-07 | October Revolution Day | National |
| 2025-12-25 | Catholic Christmas Day | National |
| 2025-12-26 | Day off (substituted from 12/20/2025) | Substitute |
How many public holidays does Belarus have in 2025?
Belarus has 15 public holidays in 2025: 11 national holidays, 4 substitute days. The dates run from 1 January 2025 to 26 December 2025, and no public holiday falls in February, June, August, September, October. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Belarus's public holiday count compares.
Long weekends in Belarus 2025
Belarus's public holidays create 6 long weekends in 2025 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Sat 4 - Tue 7 January: Day off (substituted from 01/11/2025) (4-day weekend, Saturday 4 January to Tuesday 7 January).
- Sat 26 - Tue 29 April: Day off (substituted from 04/26/2025) (4-day weekend, Saturday 26 April to Tuesday 29 April).
- Fri 9 - Sun 11 May: Victory Day (3-day weekend, Friday 9 May to Sunday 11 May).
- Thu 3 - Sun 6 July: Independence Day of the Republic of Belarus (Day of the Republic) (4-day weekend, Thursday 3 July to Sunday 6 July).
- Fri 7 - Sun 9 November: October Revolution Day (3-day weekend, Friday 7 November to Sunday 9 November).
- Thu 25 - Sun 28 December: Catholic Christmas Day (4-day weekend, Thursday 25 December to Sunday 28 December).
Observed and substitute holidays in Belarus 2025
A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.
- 6 January 2025 (Monday) - given as the day off for Day off (substituted from 01/11/2025), which falls on a weekend.
- 28 April 2025 (Monday) - given as the day off for Day off (substituted from 04/26/2025), which falls on a weekend.
- 4 July 2025 (Friday) - given as the day off for Day off (substituted from 07/12/2025), which falls on a weekend.
- 26 December 2025 (Friday) - given as the day off for Day off (substituted from 12/20/2025), which falls on a weekend.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across Europe for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Belarus: is your date a holiday in 2025?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Belarus in 2025. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.
For example, 1 January 2025 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Belarus.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Belarus (2025)
Our Belarus public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
New Year's Day
New Year's Day falls on 1 January and opens the Gregorian calendar year. Most countries mark it with a public holiday, and celebrations usually begin the night before with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings. The date was fixed in its current position by Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and later preserved by the Gregorian reform of 1582. traditions vary widely, from first-footing in Scotland to writing resolutions for the months ahead.
Women's Day
Women's Day is celebrated on 8 March as International Women's Day, recognising the achievements of women and campaigning for gender equality. It developed from early twentieth century labour and suffrage movements in Europe and North America and was formally adopted by the United Nations in 1975. In a number of countries it is a public holiday, and it is traditional to give flowers and small gifts to women.
Labor Day
Labor Day honours the achievements of workers and the labour movement. Most countries observe it on 1 May, known internationally as May Day or International Workers' Day, which grew out of the campaign for an eight hour working day. Others, including the United States and Canada, hold it on the first Monday of September. Typical events include trade union marches, rallies and public speeches on working conditions.
Victory Day
Victory Day commemorates a decisive military victory, most commonly the Allied victory in Europe in 1945. Russia and several post Soviet states observe it on 9 May with large military parades and the Immortal Regiment marches, while Western Europe marks 8 May. Other countries use the name for different conflicts. Ceremonies usually include laying wreaths at war memorials and honouring surviving veterans.