Holidays in Belize in 2026

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Belize 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 Belize.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
New Year's Day Belize
January 1 2026, Thursday
National
National Heroes and Benefactors Day Belize
March 9 2026, Monday
National
March Equinox Belize
March 20 2026, Friday
Seasonal
Good Friday Belize
April 3 2026, Friday
National
Holy Saturday Belize
April 4 2026, Saturday
National
Easter Monday Belize
April 6 2026, Monday
National
Labor Day / May Day Belize
May 1 2026, Friday
National
Commonwealth Day Belize
May 24 2026, Sunday
National
Commonwealth Day Belize
May 25 2026, Monday
National
June Solstice Belize
June 21 2026, Sunday
Seasonal
St. George's Caye Day Belize
September 10 2026, Thursday
National
Independence Day Belize
September 21 2026, Monday
National
September Equinox Belize
September 22 2026, Tuesday
Seasonal
Pan American Day Belize
October 12 2026, Monday
National
Garifuna Settlement Day Belize
November 19 2026, Thursday
National
December Solstice Belize
December 21 2026, Monday
Seasonal
Christmas Day Belize
December 25 2026, Friday
National
Boxing Day Belize
December 26 2026, Saturday
National
Boxing Day Belize
December 28 2026, Monday
National