Belize Public Holidays 2025
Belize observes 14 public holidays in 2025. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
2025 at a glance
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December
All holidays in 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Wednesday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 15 | Wednesday | George Price Day | Public |
| Mar 10 | Monday | National Heroes and Benefactor Day | Public |
| Apr 18 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 19 | Saturday | Easter Saturday | Public |
| Apr 20 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| Apr 21 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Thursday | Labour Day | Public |
| Aug 1 | Friday | Emancipation Day | Public |
| Sep 10 | Wednesday | St. George's Caye Day | Public |
| Sep 22 | Monday | Independence Day | Public |
| Oct 13 | Monday | Indigenous People’s Resistance Day | Public |
| Nov 19 | Wednesday | Garifuna Settlement Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Thursday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Friday | Boxing Day | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026
About public holidays in Belize
Public holidays in Belize are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Belize have in 2025?
- Belize has 14 nationwide public holidays in 2025, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Belize?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Belize close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.