Public holidays in Belize 2027
Belize has 14 nationwide public holidays in 2027.
New Year's Day
Friday
Long weekendGeorge Price Day
Friday
Long weekendNational Heroes and Benefactors Day
Monday
Long weekendGood Friday
Friday
Long weekendHoly Saturday
Saturday
On the weekendEaster Sunday
Sunday
On the weekendEaster Monday
Monday
Long weekendLabour Day
Saturday
On the weekendEmancipation Day
Monday
Long weekendSaint George's Caye Day
Friday
Long weekendIndependence Day
Tuesday
Garifuna Settlement Day
Friday
Long weekendChristmas Day
Saturday
On the weekendBoxing Day
Monday
Long weekend
Working days off
10
Nationwide holidays that fall on a working day in 2027
- Nationwide
- 14
- Regional
- 0
- On the weekend
- 4
- Long weekends
- 9
Belize public holidays in 2027 at a glance
Of Belize’s 14 nationwide public holidays in 2027, 10 fall on a working day and 4 on the weekend. 9 holidays land next to the weekend, giving a three-day weekend without taking any leave.
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About the data
Dates come from Nager.Date and are refreshed daily. Holidays that follow a lunar calendar may move by a day once they are officially announced, and governments sometimes add one-off holidays, so check official sources before relying on a date.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Belize have in 2027?
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Belize has 14 nationwide public holidays in 2027. 10 of them fall on a working day.
What is the first public holiday in Belize in 2027?
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The first is New Year's Day, on Friday, January 1.
Which public holidays in Belize fall on a weekend in 2027?
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Holy Saturday (March 27), Easter Sunday (March 28), Labour Day (May 1) and Christmas Day (December 25) fall on the weekend. Whether a substitute day is given depends on Belize’s rules.
How many long weekends are there in Belize in 2027?
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9 nationwide holidays fall next to the weekend in 2027, making a three-day weekend: New Year's Day, George Price Day, National Heroes and Benefactors Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Emancipation Day, Saint George's Caye Day, Garifuna Settlement Day and Boxing Day.