When are the next Public and Bank holidays in Belize?
Upcoming Holidays
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Emancipation Day (in lieu)
Jul 31, . Marks the end of Slavery across the British Empire on August 1st 1834 -
St. George's Caye Day (in lieu)
Sep 11, . Marks the final victory of British forces against the Spanish -
Independence Day
Sep 21, . Commemorates Independence from the United Kingdom in 1981 -
Día de la Raza (in lieu)
Oct 9, . Marks the arrival of Columbus in the Americas on October 12th 1492 -
Garifuna Settlement Day (in lieu)
Nov 20, . Celebrates the settlement of the Garifuna people in Belize after being exiled from the ... -
Christmas Day
Dec 25, . Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on ...
List of Holidays in Belize in 2023
| Day | Date | Holiday Name |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | New Year's Day | |
| Monday | New Year's Day (in lieu) | |
| Monday | George Price Day (in lieu) | |
| Monday | National Heroes and Benefactors Day (in lieu) | |
| Friday | Good Friday | |
| Saturday | Holy Saturday | |
| Monday | Easter Monday | |
| Monday | Labour Day | |
| Monday | Emancipation Day (in lieu) | |
| Monday | St. George's Caye Day (in lieu) | |
| Thursday | Independence Day | |
| Monday | Día de la Raza (in lieu) | |
| Monday | Garifuna Settlement Day (in lieu) | |
| Monday | Christmas Day | |
| Tuesday | Boxing Day |
| Key |
Notes
- Chapter 289 of the laws of Belize states that if the holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as the bank and public holiday.
- Chapter 289 of the laws of Belize states that if the holiday falls on a Friday, the following Monday is observed as the bank and public holiday.
- Chapter 289 of the laws of Belize states that if the holiday falls on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, the preceding Monday is observed as the bank and public holiday.
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