Public Holidays in Belarus, 2026
Belarus observes 10 nationwide public holidays in 2026, 3 of which fall on the weekend. The table below lists every date the holiday calendar records.
- Public holidays
- 10
- On a weekend
- 3
- Regional only
- 0
- Business days 2026
- 254
Nationwide
Belarus holiday calendar 2026
Dates marked nationwide are days off across Belarus. Entries showing a region count, or an observance type, are not deducted from business day calculations.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 2 January 2026 | Friday | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 7 January 2026 | Wednesday | Christmas Day (Orthodox) | Nationwide |
| 8 March 2026 | Sunday(weekend) | International Women's Day | Nationwide |
| 21 April 2026 | Tuesday | Commemoration Day | Nationwide |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day | Nationwide |
| 9 May 2026 | Saturday(weekend) | Victory Day | Nationwide |
| 3 July 2026 | Friday | Independence Day | Nationwide |
| 7 November 2026 | Saturday(weekend) | October Revolution Day | Nationwide |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Catholic Christmas Day | Nationwide |
Which holidays actually give a day off in 2026?
7 of Belarus's 10 nationwide public holidays land on a working day in 2026, so those are the ones that shorten the working year. The remaining 3 fall on Saturday and Sunday: International Women's Day (8 March 2026), Victory Day (9 May 2026), October Revolution Day (7 November 2026).
After removing weekends and holidays, 2026 leaves 254 business days in Belarus.
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