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List of Holidays in Belize in 2019
| Day | Date | Holiday Name |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | New Year's Day | |
| Monday | National Heroes and Benefactors Day (in lieu) | |
| Friday | Good Friday | |
| Saturday | Holy Saturday | |
| Monday | Easter Monday | |
| Wednesday | Labour Day | |
| Monday | Sovereign's Day/commonwealth Day (in lieu) | |
| Tuesday | St. George's Caye Day | |
| Saturday | Independence Day | |
| Monday | Independence Day Holiday (in lieu) | |
| Monday | Pan American Day (in lieu) | |
| Tuesday | Garifuna Settlement Day | |
| Wednesday | Christmas Day | |
| Thursday | Boxing Day |
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.
Belize Holiday News
- 18 September 2019: Government declares Saturday (Independence Day) a public and bank holiday source: Breaking Belize News
- 03 September 2019: Public and Bank Holidays in 2020 announced for Belize source: Public Holiday News
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