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Public Holidays in Belarus — 2026
Belarus observes 10 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every holiday with its local name and whether it applies nationwide.
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Новы год | Nationwide |
| Friday, January 2, 2026 | New Year's Day | Новы год | Nationwide |
| Wednesday, January 7, 2026 | Christmas Day (Orthodox) | Каляды праваслаўныя | Nationwide |
| Sunday, March 8, 2026 | International Women's Day | Мiжнародны жаночы дзень | Nationwide |
| Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | Commemoration Day | Радунiца | Nationwide |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 | Labour Day | Дзень працы | Nationwide |
| Saturday, May 9, 2026 | Victory Day | Дзень Перамогi | Nationwide |
| Friday, July 3, 2026 | Independence Day | Дзень Незалежнасцi | Nationwide |
| Saturday, November 7, 2026 | October Revolution Day | Дзень Кастрычніцкай рэвалюцыі | Nationwide |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Catholic Christmas Day | Каляды каталiцкiя | Nationwide |
Working days per month in 2026 (Mon–Fri excluding nationwide holidays)
| Month | Working days |
|---|---|
| January | 19 |
| February | 20 |
| March | 22 |
| April | 21 |
| May | 20 |
| June | 22 |
| July | 22 |
| August | 21 |
| September | 22 |
| October | 22 |
| November | 21 |
| December | 22 |
2027 holidays preview
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Saturday, January 2, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Thursday, January 7, 2027 | Christmas Day (Orthodox) |
| Monday, March 8, 2027 | International Women's Day |
| Saturday, May 1, 2027 | Labour Day |
| Sunday, May 9, 2027 | Victory Day |
| Tuesday, May 11, 2027 | Commemoration Day |
| Saturday, July 3, 2027 | Independence Day |
| Sunday, November 7, 2027 | October Revolution Day |
| Saturday, December 25, 2027 | Catholic Christmas Day |
Note: weekend days are assumed to be Saturday and Sunday; some countries use different weekends. Regional holidays may not apply everywhere. Source: Nager.Date open holiday database. Verify critical dates with official government sources.