Holidays and Observances in Belize for 2026

What are the main holidays in Belize? As with most countries, national holidays in Belize generally mark religious, quasi-religious or patriotic occasions. Below is a listing of all public holidays in Belize. Add these holidays to a calendar using our calendar maker. Click on any holiday below for more details and dates for the next 10 years.

2026 BELIZE HOLIDAYS

DateDayHoliday NameHoliday Type
JANUARY
Jan 1ThursdayNew Years DayNational
Jan 15ThursdayGeorge Price DayNational
MARCH
Mar 9MondayNational Heroes and Benefactors DayNational
APRIL
Apr 3FridayGood FridayNational
Apr 4SaturdayHoly SaturdayNational
Apr 6MondayEaster MondayNational
MAY
May 1FridayLabor DayNational
JULY
Jul 31FridayDay off for Emancipation DayNational
AUGUST
Aug 1SaturdayEmancipation DayNational
SEPTEMBER
Sep 10ThursdaySt Georges Caye DayNational
Sep 21MondayIndependence DayNational
OCTOBER
Oct 12MondayEl Día de la RazaNational
NOVEMBER
Nov 19ThursdayGarifuna Settlement DayNational
DECEMBER
Dec 25FridayChristmas DayNational
Dec 26SaturdayBoxing DayNational
Dec 28MondayDay off for Boxing DayNational