Belarus holidays 2026

Long weekends

Free breaks of 3 days or more. No leave needed.

Jan 1 to Jan 4 · 4 days
New Year's Day
May 1 to May 3 · 3 days
Labour Day
Jul 3 to Jul 5 · 3 days
Independence Day
Dec 25 to Dec 27 · 3 days
Catholic Christmas Day

Best breaks

Take a few days of leave around a holiday and get a much longer break.

January

7
days off
Jan 1 to Jan 7
Take 2 days off (Jan 5, Jan 6)
Around 3 holidays
11
days off
Jan 1 to Jan 11
Take 4 days off (Jan 5, Jan 6, Jan 8, Jan 9)
Around 3 holidays

April

4
days off
Apr 18 to Apr 21
Take 1 day off (Apr 20)
Around Commemoration Day

Public holidays

New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
New Year's DayFri, Jan 2
Christmas Day (Orthodox)Wed, Jan 7
International Women's DaySun, Mar 8
Commemoration DayTue, Apr 21
Labour DayFri, May 1
Victory DaySat, May 9
Independence DayFri, Jul 3
October Revolution DaySat, Nov 7
Catholic Christmas DayFri, Dec 25

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