Calendars & Holidays

Belize public holidays 2027

15public holidays
9long weekends
1bridge days worth booking
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Public holidays in Belize in 2027

DateDayHoliday
Jan 1FridayNew Year's Day
Jan 15FridayGeorge Price Day
Mar 8MondayNational Heroes and Benefactor Day
Mar 26FridayGood Friday
Mar 27SaturdayEaster Saturday
Mar 29MondayEaster Monday
May 1SaturdayLabour Day
Aug 2MondayEmancipation Day
Sep 10FridaySt. George's Caye Day
Sep 21TuesdayIndependence Day
Oct 11MondayIndigenous People's Resistance Day
Nov 19FridayGarifuna Settlement Day
Dec 25SaturdayChristmas Day
Dec 26SundayBoxing Day
Dec 27MondayBoxing Day (substitute day)

In 2027, Belize has 15 public holidays, counting 1 substitute day that replaces a holiday falling on a weekend. 11 of them land on a weekday, so they are real days off for most people. The year opens with New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027 and the last one is Boxing Day (substitute day) on Monday, December 27, 2027.

Long weekends in 2027

Best bridge days to book

Take these days off to connect public holidays with the weekend:

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Sep 20 (1 day)4 days off (Sep 18 to Sep 21)Independence Day

Weekend days assumed: Saturday and Sunday. Read more about planning bridge days.

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does Belize have in 2027?

15, including 1 substitute day. The table above lists every one with its date and weekday, starting with New Year's Day on Jan 1.

How many long weekends are there in Belize in 2027?

9, and you don't need any vacation days for them. The first one runs from Jan 1 to Jan 3 (New Year's Day). With a day or two off you can stretch some of them further: see the bridge days above.

Which 2027 holidays in Belize fall on a weekend?

Easter Saturday (Saturday, March 27, 2027), Labour Day (Saturday, May 1, 2027), Christmas Day (Saturday, December 25, 2027), Boxing Day (Sunday, December 26, 2027). Whether you get another day off instead depends on local rules. When there is a substitute day, it is in the table above.

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Other years for Belize: 2026, 2028. Without holidays: blank 2027 calendar.

Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0). Holidays can change by government decision; regional holidays are not included. Please verify important dates with official sources.