Public Holidays in Belize 2026
Public and bank holidays for 2026
Belize’s public holiday calendar includes national commemorations, Easter holidays and cultural days such as Garifuna Settlement Day. The government issues an annual list of public and bank holidays, which is the safest reference for observed dates.
Belize Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 15 | Thursday | George Price Day |
| Mar 9 | Monday | National Heroes and Benefactors Day |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 4 | Saturday | Holy Saturday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| Aug 1 | Saturday | Emancipation Day |
| Sep 10 | Thursday | St. George's Caye Day |
| Sep 21 | Monday | Independence Day |
| Oct 12 | Monday | Indigenous Peoples' Resistance Day |
| Nov 19 | Thursday | Garifuna Settlement Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
* 2027 dates marked with an asterisk are provisional and should be checked against the final official annual calendar. The 2026 dates follow the Government of Belize published public and bank holiday list.
National, Cultural and Easter Holidays 2026
Belize’s calendar reflects several strands of national history, including George Price Day, St. George’s Caye Day, Independence Day and Garifuna Settlement Day. The Easter weekend also includes Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Monday.
Holiday Rules in Belize
Belize publishes an annual list of public and bank holidays. Fixed holidays can create an additional observed weekday depending on statutory rules and the government’s annual calendar.
Belize Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Independence Day is observed on 21 September.
- Garifuna Settlement Day is observed on 19 November.
- The Easter holiday period includes Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Monday.
- Observed weekdays should be checked against the annual government release.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Belize Independence Day?
Independence Day is observed on 21 September.
Is Garifuna Settlement Day a public holiday?
Yes. It is observed on 19 November.
Does Belize observe Holy Saturday?
Yes. Holy Saturday is included in the public and bank holiday calendar.
Why are some 2027 dates provisional?
The final annual government public and bank holiday release had not been issued when the page was verified.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official 2026 public and bank holiday notice under the Holidays Act.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: official government or statutory material first; independent calendar used as a cross-check. Future lunar, observed or annually proclaimed dates should be reconfirmed when final notices are issued.