Belarus (BY)
A highly centralised Eastern European country with Soviet-era urban planning, low local costs, strong public transport, good basic infrastructure, sanctions-affected banking, strict migration registration and a complex risk profile for foreign residents.
Capital: Minsk
Region: Europe
Language: Belarusian
Currency: BYN (Br)
Cost of living: Very affordable (index 28)
Emergency: 112
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Public Holidays 2026
10 holidays in Belarus. Some may vary by region.
January 2026
Thu 1
New Year's Day Public Holiday
Новы год / Новый год
Public holiday.
Fri 2
New Year's Holiday Public Holiday
Навагоднія канікулы / Новогодний выходной
Additional New Year holiday.
Wed 7
Orthodox Christmas Public Holiday
Праваслаўныя Каляды / Православное Рождество
Public holiday.
March 2026
Sun 8
Women's Day Public Holiday
Дзень жанчын / День женщин
Observed holiday schedules may shift because it falls on Sunday.
April 2026
Tue 21
Radunitsa Public Holiday
Радаўніца / Радуница
Orthodox remembrance day, Tuesday after Orthodox Easter.
May 2026
Fri 1
Labour Day Public Holiday
Дзень працы / День труда
Public holiday.
Sat 9
Victory Day Public Holiday
Дзень Перамогі / День Победы
Major official holiday.
July 2026
Fri 3
Independence Day Public Holiday
Дзень Незалежнасці / День Независимости
Republic Day/Independence Day.
November 2026
Sat 7
October Revolution Day Public Holiday
Дзень Кастрычніцкай рэвалюцыі / День Октябрьской революции
Official public holiday.
December 2026
Fri 25
Catholic Christmas Public Holiday
Каталіцкія Каляды / Католическое Рождество
Public holiday.
Note: Some holidays in Belarus apply only to specific regions or states. Check local regulations for your area.