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When are the next Public and Bank holidays in Belize?
Upcoming Holidays
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Emancipation Day (in lieu)
Aug 2, . Marks the end of Slavery across the British Empire on August 1st 1834 -
St. George's Caye Day
Sep 10, . Marks the final victory of British forces against the Spanish -
Independence Day
Sep 21, . Commemorates Independence from the United Kingdom in 1981 -
Garifuna Settlement Day
Nov 19, . 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 ... -
Boxing Day (in lieu)
Dec 27, . As Boxing Day falls on a Sunday in 2021, the following Monday will be a public holiday
List of Holidays in Belize in 2021
| Day | Date | Holiday Name |
|---|---|---|
| Friday | New Year's Day | |
| Friday | George Price Day | |
| Monday | National Heroes and Benefactors Day (in lieu) | |
| Friday | Good Friday | |
| Saturday | Holy Saturday | |
| Monday | Easter Monday | |
| Saturday | Labour Day | |
| Monday | Sovereign's Day/Commonwealth Day | |
| Sunday | Emancipation Day | |
| Monday | Emancipation Day (in lieu) | |
| Friday | St. George's Caye Day | |
| Tuesday | Independence Day | |
| Friday | Garifuna Settlement Day | |
| Saturday | Christmas Day | |
| Monday | Boxing Day (in lieu) |
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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