By Belize Live News Staff: Government has released the official list of public and bank holidays for 2027.
The holidays are set out under the Holidays Act, Chapter 289 of the Laws of Belize, and will be observed on the following days:
Friday, January 1: New Year’s Day
Friday, January 15: George Price Day
Monday, March 8: National Heroes and Benefactors Day (in lieu of March 9)
Friday, March 26: Good Friday
Saturday, March 27: Holy Saturday
Monday, March 29: Easter Monday
Monday, May 3: Labour Day (in lieu of May 1)
Monday, August 2: Emancipation Day (in lieu of August 1)
Friday, September 10: St. George’s Caye Day
Tuesday, September 21: Independence Day
Monday, October 11: Indigenous People’s Resistance Day (in lieu of October 12)
Friday, November 19: Garifuna Settlement Day
Saturday, December 25: Christmas Day
Monday, December 27: Boxing Day
The notice was issued in Belmopan on October 30, 2026.
