On this page, you will find general information and details about public and bank holidays in Belize for the years 2024 and 2025.
Belizean national holidays in 2024
Belize Public and Bank holidays are set at the national level, therefore, they are observed similarly across the country’s six districts. Banks, government offices, schools, and businesses are closed during these holidays.
However, in popular tourist spots, most tourism-related businesses remain open to accommodate visitors. This typically includes tour operators, souvenir shops, and restaurants. Chinese supermarkets are also usually open since most Belizeans buy groceries on a daily basis.
Date | Day | Holiday |
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January 1 | Monday | New Year’s Day |
January 15 | Monday | George Price Day |
March 11 | Monday (in lieu of Saturday, March 9) | National Heroes and Benefactors Day |
March 29 | Friday | Good Friday |
March 30 | Saturday | Holy Saturday |
April 1 | Monday | Easter Monday |
April 29 | Monday (in lieu of Wednesday, May 1) | Labour Day |
August 1 | Thursday | Emancipation Day |
September 10 | Tuesday | St. George’s Caye Day |
September 21 | Saturday | Independence Day |
October14 | Monday (in lieu of Saturday, October 12) | Indigenous Peoples’ Resistance Day |
November 19 | Tuesday | Garifuna Settlement Day |
December 25 | Wednesday | Christmas Day |
December 26 | Thursday | Boxing Day |
Related: Belize vacation planner and Festivals in Belize
Belizean national holidays in 2025
Date | Day | Holiday |
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January 1 | Wednesday | New Year’s Day |
January 15 | Wednesday | George Price Day |
March 10 | Monday | National Heroes and Benefactors Day |
April 18 | Friday | Good Friday |
April 19 | Saturday | Holy Saturday |
April 21 | Monday | Easter Monday |
May 1 | Thursday | Labour Day |
August 1 | Friday | Emancipation Day |
September 10 | Wednesday | St. George’s Caye Day |
September 21 | Sunday | Independence Day |
October 13 | Monday | Indigenous Peoples’ Resistance Day |
November 19 | Wednesday | Garifuna Settlement Day |
December 25 | Thursday | Christmas Day |
December 26 | Friday | Boxing Day |