| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2027-01-02 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2027-01-07 | Orthodox Christmas Day | National |
| 2027-03-08 | Women's Day | National |
| 2027-03-28 | Catholic Easter | National |
| 2027-05-01 | Labor Day | National |
| 2027-05-02 | Orthodox Easter | National |
| 2027-05-09 | Victory Day | National |
| 2027-05-11 | Radunitsa (Day of Rejoicing) | National |
| 2027-07-03 | Independence Day of the Republic of Belarus (Day of the Republic) | National |
| 2027-11-07 | October Revolution Day | National |
| 2027-12-25 | Catholic Christmas Day | National |
How many public holidays does Belarus have in 2027?
Belarus has 12 public holidays in 2027: 12 national holidays. The dates run from 1 January 2027 to 25 December 2027, and no public holiday falls in February, April, 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.
For the wider picture, browse the 2027 calendar across 191 countries.
Long weekends in Belarus 2027
Belarus's public holidays create 2 long weekends in 2027 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Fri 1 - Sun 3 January: New Year's Day (3-day weekend, Friday 1 January to Sunday 3 January).
- Sat 6 - Mon 8 March: Women's Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 6 March to Monday 8 March).
The best breaks of the year are mapped in 2027 long weekends and bridge days.
Observed and substitute holidays in Belarus 2027
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.
In 2027 no public holiday in Belarus is moved to a nearby weekday, so every holiday in the table above is observed on the date shown.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across Europe for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Belarus: is your date a holiday in 2027?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Belarus in 2027. 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 2027 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Belarus.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Belarus (2027)
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.