Is It a Holiday Today
Is today a public holiday in Belize?
Is tomorrow a public holiday in Belize?
No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Belize.
Next public holiday in Belize
Garifuna Settlement Day on Thursday 19 November 2026, in 33 days. The last one was Indigenous People’s Resistance Day on 12 October 2026.
Upcoming public holidays in Belize
| Holiday | Date | When |
|---|---|---|
| Garifuna Settlement Day | Thursday 19 November 2026 | in 33 days |
| Christmas Day | Friday 25 December 2026 | in 69 days |
| Boxing Day | Saturday 26 December 2026 | in 70 days |
| New Year's Day | Friday 1 January 2027 | in 76 days |
| George Price Day | Friday 15 January 2027 | in 90 days |
| National Heroes and Benefactor Day | Monday 8 March 2027 | in 142 days |
Public holidays in Belize in 2026
Belize has 14 public holidays in 2026. 3 fall on a weekend. 3 are still ahead.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 15 January 2026 | Thursday | George Price Day |
| 9 March 2026 | Monday | National Heroes and Benefactor Day |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 4 April 2026 | Saturdayweekend | Easter Saturday |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day |
| 1 August 2026 | Saturdayweekend | Emancipation Day |
| 10 September 2026 | Thursday | St. George's Caye Day |
| 21 September 2026 | Monday | Independence Day |
| 12 October 2026 | Monday | Indigenous People’s Resistance Day |
| 19 November 2026 | Thursday | Garifuna Settlement Day |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturdayweekend | Boxing Day |
Long weekends in Belize in 2026
These upcoming public holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday, which gives a three-day weekend without taking leave.
Public holidays in Belize in 2027
Belize has 15 public holidays in 2027. The first is New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027. See the full 2027 list.
Questions people ask about holidays in Belize
Is today a public holiday in Belize?
No. Today, Saturday 17 October 2026, is a normal Saturday in Belize, not a public holiday.
Is tomorrow a public holiday in Belize?
No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Belize.
What is the next public holiday in Belize?
The next public holiday in Belize is Garifuna Settlement Day on Thursday 19 November 2026, in 33 days.
How many public holidays does Belize have in 2026?
Belize has 14 public holidays in 2026. 3 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, and 3 are still to come this year.
Does Belize move a holiday that falls on a weekend?
Our data lists no substitute days for Belize in 2026. Where a holiday lands on a weekend, there is usually no replacement weekday off, but employers and regions can differ.
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