| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2026-01-02 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2026-01-07 | Orthodox Christmas Day | National |
| 2026-03-08 | Women's Day | National |
| 2026-04-05 | Catholic Easter | National |
| 2026-04-12 | Orthodox Easter | National |
| 2026-04-20 | Day off (substituted from 04/25/2026) | Substitute |
| 2026-04-21 | Radunitsa (Day of Rejoicing) | National |
| 2026-05-01 | Labor Day | National |
| 2026-05-09 | Victory Day | National |
| 2026-07-03 | Independence Day of the Republic of Belarus (Day of the Republic) | National |
| 2026-11-07 | October Revolution Day | National |
| 2026-12-25 | Catholic Christmas Day | National |
How many public holidays does Belarus have in 2026?
Belarus has 13 public holidays in 2026: 12 national holidays, 1 substitute day. The dates run from 1 January 2026 to 25 December 2026, 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 2026
Belarus's public holidays create 5 long weekends in 2026 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Thu 1 - Sun 4 January: New Year's Day (4-day weekend, Thursday 1 January to Sunday 4 January).
- Sat 18 - Tue 21 April: Day off (substituted from 04/25/2026) (4-day weekend, Saturday 18 April to Tuesday 21 April).
- Fri 1 - Sun 3 May: Labor Day (3-day weekend, Friday 1 May to Sunday 3 May).
- Fri 3 - Sun 5 July: Independence Day of the Republic of Belarus (Day of the Republic) (3-day weekend, Friday 3 July to Sunday 5 July).
- Fri 25 - Sun 27 December: Catholic Christmas Day (3-day weekend, Friday 25 December to Sunday 27 December).
Observed and substitute holidays in Belarus 2026
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.
- 20 April 2026 (Monday) - given as the day off for Day off (substituted from 04/25/2026), 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 2026?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Belarus in 2026. 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 2026 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Belarus.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Belarus (2026)
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.