Public holidays in Belize 2026
Belize has 14 public holidays and days off in 2026. The next one is Garifuna Settlement Day on Thursday, 19 November, in 16 days.
Public holidays in 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Thursday | George Price Day |
| Monday | National Heroes and Benefactors Day |
| Friday | Good Friday |
| Saturday | Holy Saturday |
| Monday | Easter Monday |
| Friday | Labour Day |
| Saturday | Emancipation Day |
| Thursday | Saint George's Caye Day |
| Monday | Independence Day |
| Monday | Indigenous Peoples' Resistance Day |
| Thursday | Garifuna Settlement Day Next |
| Friday | Christmas Day |
| Saturday | Boxing Day |
Public holidays in 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday | New Year's Day |
| Friday | George Price Day |
| Monday | National Heroes and Benefactors Day (observed) |
| Friday | Good Friday |
| Saturday | Holy Saturday |
| Monday | Easter Monday |
| Saturday | Labour Day |
| Monday | Emancipation Day (observed) |
| Friday | Saint George's Caye Day |
| Tuesday | Independence Day |
| Monday | Indigenous Peoples' Resistance Day (observed) |
| Friday | Garifuna Settlement Day |
| Saturday | Christmas Day |
| Monday | Boxing Day (observed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Belize in 2026?
14 days. The first is New Year's Day on 1 January, the last is Boxing Day on 26 December.
When is the next public holiday in Belize?
Garifuna Settlement Day: Thursday, 19 November, in 16 days.
Is today a public holiday in Belize?
No. The next public holiday is Garifuna Settlement Day on Thursday, 19 November, in 16 days.