2024/2025 Belize Public and Bank Holidays

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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

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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.

DateDayHoliday
January 1MondayNew Year’s Day
January 15MondayGeorge Price Day
March 11Monday (in lieu of Saturday, March 9)National Heroes and Benefactors Day
March 29FridayGood Friday
March 30SaturdayHoly Saturday
April 1MondayEaster Monday
April 29Monday (in lieu of Wednesday, May 1)Labour Day
August 1ThursdayEmancipation Day
September 10TuesdaySt. George’s Caye Day
September 21SaturdayIndependence Day
October14Monday (in lieu of Saturday, October 12)Indigenous Peoples’ Resistance Day
November 19TuesdayGarifuna Settlement Day
December 25WednesdayChristmas Day
December 26ThursdayBoxing Day

Related: Belize vacation planner and Festivals in Belize

Belizean national holidays in 2025

DateDayHoliday
January 1WednesdayNew Year’s Day
January 15WednesdayGeorge Price Day
March 10MondayNational Heroes and Benefactors Day
April 18FridayGood Friday
April 19SaturdayHoly Saturday
April 21MondayEaster Monday
May 1ThursdayLabour Day
August 1FridayEmancipation Day
September 10WednesdaySt. George’s Caye Day
September 21SundayIndependence Day
October 13MondayIndigenous Peoples’ Resistance Day
November 19WednesdayGarifuna Settlement Day
December 25ThursdayChristmas Day
December 26FridayBoxing Day
*Official holiday dates may change