Public holidays · 2026
Long weekends in Belarus 2026
Belarus has 5 long weekends in 2026: three or more days off in a row from the weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and nationwide public holidays.
Thu, Jan 1 – Sun, Jan 4
4 days offNew Year's Day
Sat, Apr 18 – Tue, Apr 21
4 days offDay off · Radunitsa (Day of Rejoicing)
Fri, May 1 – Sun, May 3
3 days offLabor Day
Fri, Jul 3 – Sun, Jul 5
3 days offIndependence Day of the Republic of Belarus (Day of the Republic)
Fri, Dec 25 – Sun, Dec 27
3 days offCatholic Christmas Day
A long weekend here means at least three consecutive days off with no leave needed. To stretch a holiday into a longer break, see the bridge days.
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When are the long weekends in Belarus in 2026?
5: Thu, Jan 1 – Sun, Jan 4 (New Year's Day); Sat, Apr 18 – Tue, Apr 21 (Day off · Radunitsa (Day of Rejoicing)); Fri, May 1 – Sun, May 3 (Labor Day); Fri, Jul 3 – Sun, Jul 5 (Independence Day of the Republic of Belarus (Day of the Republic)); Fri, Dec 25 – Sun, Dec 27 (Catholic Christmas Day).
Which is the longest long weekend in Belarus in 2026?
Thu, Jan 1 – Sun, Jan 4: 4 days off (New Year's Day).