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Public holidays in Belize in 2026
Belize has 14 public holidays in 2026. 3 fall on a Saturday or Sunday. April has the most with 3.
2026 public holiday dates in Belize
| 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
Public holidays on a Friday or Monday in 2026, each giving a three-day weekend.
National Heroes and Benefactor Day: Mon 9 MarchGood Friday: Fri 3 AprilEaster Monday: Mon 6 AprilLabour Day: Fri 1 MayIndependence Day: Mon 21 SeptemberIndigenous People’s Resistance Day: Mon 12 OctoberChristmas Day: Fri 25 December
Public holidays that fall on a weekend in 2026
Easter Saturday: Saturday 4 April 2026Emancipation Day: Saturday 1 August 2026Boxing Day: Saturday 26 December 2026