Long weekends in Belize, 2026.

Belize, 2026: 9 long weekends. 5 cost no leave at all, and 4 days of leave add the other 4, for 32 days off in total.

Long weekends that need no leave

• 7 March to 9 March: 3 days off, no leave needed (National Heroes and Benefactors Day)
• 3 April to 6 April: 4 days off, no leave needed (Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday)
• 1 May to 3 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Labour Day)
• 19 September to 21 September: 3 days off, no leave needed (Independence Day)
• 25 December to 27 December: 3 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Day, Boxing Day)

Bridge days worth taking

• 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Jan as leave (New Year's Day)
• 15 January to 18 January: 4 days off, take Fri 16 Jan as leave (George Price Day)
• 10 September to 13 September: 4 days off, take Fri 11 Sept as leave (Saint George's Caye Day)
• 19 November to 22 November: 4 days off, take Fri 20 Nov as leave (Garifuna Settlement Day)

Public holidays in Belize, 2026

Quick answers

How many long weekends are there in Belize in 2026?

Belize has 5 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 4 more that open up with one or two days of leave.

What is the best bridge day in Belize in 2026?

New Year's Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 1 January to 4 January 2026.

How many public holidays does Belize have in 2026?

Belize has 14 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 10 of them fall on a weekday.

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