National Holidays in Belize (2026) 🇧🇿

Q: When is the next public holiday in Belize?

The next public holiday in Belize is Indigenous Peoples' Resistance Day on Monday, October 12, 2026 — in 13 days.

Q: How many public holidays does Belize have in 2026?

Belize has 14 public holidays in 2026.

Q: What was the most recent public holiday in Belize?

The most recent public holiday in Belize was Independence Day on Monday, September 21, 2026 — 8 days ago.

Q: What are the upcoming public holidays in Belize?

The next 4 public holidays in Belize:Monday, October 12, 2026: Indigenous Peoples' Resistance DayThursday, November 19, 2026: Garifuna Settlement DayFriday, December 25, 2026: Christmas DaySaturday, December 26, 2026: Boxing Day

Q: How does Belize's holiday count compare to its neighbours?

Belize has 14 public holidays this year. Neighbours for comparison:Guatemala: 11 public holidaysMexico: 7 public holidays

Q: How many public holidays does Belize have in 2027?

Belize will have 14 public holidays in 2027.

Belize observes 14 public holidays this year, with 14 scheduled for 2027. The next public holiday is Indigenous Peoples' Resistance Day. The most recent was Independence Day.

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This year, Belize observes 14 public holidays, with 14 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Indigenous Peoples' Resistance Day on 12 Oct. The most recently passed holiday was Independence Day. Click here to see the 2027 Public Holidays for Belize.

2026 National Holidays in Belize

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
15 Jan	Thursday	George Price Day
9 Mar	Monday	National Heroes and Benefactors Day
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
4 Apr	Saturday	Holy Saturday
6 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Friday	Labour Day
1 Aug	Saturday	Emancipation Day
10 Sep	Thursday	Saint George's Caye Day
21 Sep	Monday	Independence Day
12 Oct	Monday	Indigenous Peoples' Resistance Day
19 Nov	Thursday	Garifuna Settlement Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Boxing Day