Public holidays in Belarus, 2026
9 public holidays, 6 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Belarus drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: October Revolution Day on Saturday 7 November.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 7 January | Christmas Day | Wednesday |
| 8 March | International Women's Day | Sunday |
| 21 April | Commemoration Day | Tuesday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Friday |
| 9 May | Victory Day | Saturday |
| 3 July | Independence Day | Friday |
| 7 November | October Revolution Day | Saturday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Belarus have in 2026?
9 nationwide public holidays, 6 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Belarus?
October Revolution Day, on Saturday 7 November 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.