Public holidays in Belize, 2026
14 public holidays, 11 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Belize drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Garifuna Settlement Day on Thursday 19 November.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 15 January | George Price Day | Thursday |
| 9 March | National Heroes and Benefactor Day | Monday |
| 3 April | Good Friday | Friday |
| 4 April | Easter Saturday | Saturday |
| 6 April | Easter Monday | Monday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Friday |
| 1 August | Emancipation Day | Saturday |
| 10 September | St. George's Caye Day | Thursday |
| 21 September | Independence Day | Monday |
| 12 October | Indigenous People’s Resistance Day | Monday |
| 19 November | Garifuna Settlement Day | Thursday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
| 26 December | Boxing Day | Saturday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Belize have in 2026?
14 nationwide public holidays, 11 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Belize?
Garifuna Settlement Day, on Thursday 19 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.