Belize public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (Belize): Garifuna Settlement Day, on Thursday, November 19, 2026, 15 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 14
- On a weekend
- 3
- Long weekends
- 6
Belize public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| January 15 | Thursday | George Price Day |
| March 9 | Monday | National Heroes and Benefactor Day |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 4 | Saturday | Easter Saturday |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| August 1 | Saturday | Emancipation Day |
| September 10 | Thursday | St. George's Caye Day |
| September 21 | Monday | Independence Day |
| October 12 | Monday | Indigenous People’s Resistance Day |
| November 19 | Thursday | Garifuna Settlement Day |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- January 1 – January 44 days off · if you take Friday January 2 off
- January 15 – January 184 days off · if you take Friday January 16 off
- March 7 – March 93 days off
- April 3 – April 64 days off
- May 1 – May 33 days off
- September 10 – September 134 days off · if you take Friday September 11 off
- September 19 – September 213 days off
- October 10 – October 123 days off
- November 19 – November 224 days off · if you take Friday November 20 off
- December 25 – December 273 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Belize have in 2026?
Belize has 14 public holidays in 2026; 3 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in Belize?
Next public holiday (Belize): Garifuna Settlement Day, on Thursday, November 19, 2026, 15 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Belize has 6 long weekends of three days or more, and 4 more if you take one bridge day off.