Public holidays in Belize, 2027
14 public holidays, 10 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Belize drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: New Year's Day on Friday 1 January.
2027 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Friday |
| 15 January | George Price Day | Friday |
| 8 March | National Heroes and Benefactor Day | Monday |
| 26 March | Good Friday | Friday |
| 27 March | Easter Saturday | Saturday |
| 29 March | Easter Monday | Monday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Saturday |
| 2 August | Emancipation Day | Monday |
| 10 September | St. George's Caye Day | Friday |
| 21 September | Independence Day | Tuesday |
| 11 October | Indigenous People’s Resistance Day | Monday |
| 19 November | Garifuna Settlement Day | Friday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Saturday |
| 26 December | Boxing Day | Sunday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Belize have in 2027?
14 nationwide public holidays, 10 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Belize?
New Year's Day, on Friday 1 January 2027.
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.