Public holidays in Belize
Belize has 14 public holidays in 2026. The table below also lists the other days observed there, such as bank and school holidays.
- 14 Public
- 1 Observance
Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| January 15 | Thursday | George Price Day | Public |
| March 9 | Monday | National Heroes and Benefactor Day | Public |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| April 4 | Saturday | Easter Saturday | Public |
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| August 1 | Saturday | Emancipation Day | Public |
| September 10 | Thursday | St. George's Caye Day | Public |
| September 21 | Monday | Independence Day | Public |
| October 12 | Monday | Indigenous People’s Resistance Day | Public |
| November 19 | Thursday | Garifuna Settlement Day | Public |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| December 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Belize have in 2026?
- Belize has 14 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the first public holiday in Belize in 2026?
- The first is New Year's Day, on January 1, 2026.
- Which public holidays in Belize fall on a weekend in 2026?
- 3 of them: Easter Saturday, Emancipation Day, Boxing Day.