Holidays in Belarus in 2026

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Belarus in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Belarus.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
New Year's Day Belarus
January 1 2026, Thursday
National
New Year Holiday Belarus
January 2 2026, Friday
National
Orthodox Christmas Day Belarus
January 7 2026, Wednesday
National
Valentine's Day Belarus
February 14 2026, Saturday
Observance
Defender of the Fatherland Day Belarus
February 23 2026, Monday
Observance
Women's Day Belarus
March 8 2026, Sunday
National
Constitution Day Belarus
March 15 2026, Sunday
National
March Equinox Belarus
March 20 2026, Friday
Seasonal
Union Day of Belarus and Russia Belarus
April 2 2026, Thursday
National
Catholic Easter Sunday Belarus
April 5 2026, Sunday
Observance
Orthodox Easter Sunday Belarus
April 12 2026, Sunday
Observance
Day of Remembrance of the Chernobyl Tragedy Belarus
April 26 2026, Sunday
Observance
Labour Day Belarus
May 1 2026, Friday
National
Victory Day Belarus
May 9 2026, Saturday
National
Day of the National Emblem and Flag of Belarus Belarus
May 10 2026, Sunday
Observance
June Solstice Belarus
June 21 2026, Sunday
Seasonal
Remembrance Day of Victims of the Great Patriotic War Belarus
June 22 2026, Monday
Observance
Independence Day of the Republic of Belarus Belarus
July 3 2026, Friday
National
Kupalle (Day 1) Belarus
July 6 2026, Monday
Observance
Kupalle (Day 2) Belarus
July 7 2026, Tuesday
Observance
September Equinox Belarus
September 23 2026, Wednesday
Seasonal
Remembrance Day Belarus
November 2 2026, Monday
Observance
October Revolution Day Belarus
November 7 2026, Saturday
National
December Solstice Belarus
December 21 2026, Monday
Seasonal
Catholic Christmas Day Belarus
December 25 2026, Friday
National
New Year's Eve Belarus
December 31 2026, Thursday
Observance