Belarus

Belarus : Public Holidays and Bank Holidays 2025 2026 2027

Public Holidays in Belarus (BY)

Belarus observes various public holidays reflecting its rich history, cultural traditions, and diverse religious practices. These holidays include celebrations of national pride, religious observances, and memorial days, often marked by official ceremonies, family gatherings, and communal events.

• New Year's Day

  • Date: January 1
  • Significance: Marks the beginning of the new year according to the Gregorian calendar. It is widely celebrated with fireworks, parties, and family reunions.
  • Observance: Public holiday with time off work.

• Day off (substituted from 01/11/2025)

  • Date: Substitute day off related to a holiday falling on January 11, 2025.
  • Significance and Observance: Extra day off provided as a substitution for holidays falling on a weekend or to extend holiday breaks.

• Orthodox Christmas Day

  • Date: January 7 (Julian calendar)
  • Significance: Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ according to the Eastern Orthodox tradition. Attracts religious ceremonies and family celebrations.
  • Observance: Public holiday with church services and family gatherings.

• Women's Day

  • Date: March 8
  • Significance: International Women’s Day honoring women's achievements and promoting gender equality.
  • Observance: Public holiday with gifts and festivities celebrating women.

• Catholic Easter; Orthodox Easter

  • Date: Dates vary each year; Catholic Easter follows the Gregorian calendar, Orthodox Easter follows the Julian calendar.
  • Significance: Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
  • Observance: Marked by church services, family meals, and various Easter traditions including egg decorating.

• Day off (substituted from 04/26/2025)

  • Date: Substitute day off related to a holiday falling on April 26, 2025.
  • Significance and Observance: Additional day off for extending holiday breaks or replacing weekends.

• Radunitsa (Day of Rejoicing)

  • Date: Usually in spring, varies with Orthodox calendar.
  • Significance: Orthodox memorial day to honor and pray for deceased loved ones.
  • Observance: Visits to cemeteries, laying flowers, and special prayers.

• Labor Day

  • Date: May 1
  • Significance: International Workers' Day celebrating laborers and the working class.
  • Observance: Parades, demonstrations, and public events recognizing workers' contributions.

• Victory Day

  • Date: May 9
  • Significance: Commemorates the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.
  • Observance: Military parades, wreath-laying ceremonies, and remembrance events.

• Independence Day of the Republic of Belarus (Day of the Republic)

  • Date: July 3
  • Significance: Celebrates Belarus' liberation from Nazi occupation in 1944.
  • Observance: Official ceremonies, cultural events, and fireworks.

• Day off (substituted from 07/12/2025)

  • Date: Substitute day off related to a holiday falling on July 12, 2025.
  • Significance and Observance: Additional day off as a substitute holiday.

• October Revolution Day

  • Date: November 7
  • Significance: Marks the anniversary of the 1917 October Revolution in Russia which led to the Soviet Union establishment.
  • Observance: Reduced in prominence but occasionally commemorated with events reflecting Soviet history.

• Catholic Christmas Day

  • Date: December 25
  • Significance: Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ according to the Western Christian calendar.
  • Observance: Religious services, family meals, and holiday festivities.

• Day off (substituted from 12/20/2025)

  • Date: Substitute day off related to a holiday falling on December 20, 2025.
  • Significance and Observance: Extra day off to accommodate holiday scheduling.

Site officiel de référence

• Belarus Official Government Portal - Holidays