Belarus Public Holidays 2025
Belarus has 8 public holidays and 2 observances in 2025. Explore the full holiday calendar below.
All Holidays
| Date | Day | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Wed | New Year's Day | public |
| 8 Mar | Sat | International Women's Day | public |
| 20 Apr | Sun | Easter Sunday | observance |
| 20 Apr | Sun | Orthodox Easter | observance |
| 29 Apr | Tue | Commemoration Day | public |
| 1 May | Thu | Labour Day | public |
| 9 May | Fri | Victory Day | public |
| 3 Jul | Thu | Independence Day | public |
| 7 Nov | Fri | October Revolution Day | public |
| 25 Dec | Thu | Christmas Day | public |
About Belarus's Holidays
Belarus celebrates a mix of national, public, and cultural holidays. The big public days include New Year and Orthodox Christmas. Spring and summer bring Labour Day, Victory Day from World War II, and Independence Day on July 3. These are marked by parades and family time.
Religious holidays include Orthodox Easter and other church feasts. Cultural traditions like Maslenitsa before Lent and Kupala Night in early July are popular. People gather for music, food, bonfires, and folk rituals that connect modern life with old beliefs and seasonal cycles.
Many holidays mean days off, family visits, and public events. Official ceremonies, wreath laying, and street festivities show both Soviet era history and Belarusian cultural identity.
Holiday Traditions
In Belarus people celebrate holidays with family first. Homes fill with warm food, stories and songs. Grandparents pass down traditions like special breads, meat dishes and sweet pastries that everyone shares at the table.
Communities decorate houses and streets with ribbons, flowers and lights. Folk music and dances appear at village squares. People wear traditional clothes during some celebrations to honor old beliefs and history.
Public celebrations include parades, concerts and fireworks in towns and cities. Schools and workplaces close so families can gather. The mood is friendly and proud, mixing modern events with long standing customs and local crafts.
Travel Tips
Visiting Belarus (country code by) during the holiday season means some government offices, banks and smaller shops close or have shorter hours. Big stores and tourist sites may stay open but change their schedules.
Public transport like buses and trains run, but timetables can be reduced or shifted. Trains and flights get busy around holiday dates, so book tickets early. Expect crowds at major stations and Riga Minsk airport connections.
Carry enough cash because some small places may not take cards. Keep your passport and travel documents handy; embassy services can be limited on holidays.
Check opening hours before you go, buy tickets and hotel rooms in advance, and plan extra time for delays. Dress for winter weather and be patient during busy periods.