New Year’s Day is one of Belarus’s biggest family holidays. After midnight fireworks and gatherings, the day is quiet and home‑centered, with festive meals and time with relatives.

Orthodox Christmas on January 7 is celebrated with church services and family feasts. It is a major religious holiday, especially in traditional communities.

International Women’s Day is widely celebrated with flowers, gifts, and family dinners. It has both a civic and cultural character in Belarus.

This is a public holiday in Belarus.

Labour Day is a spring holiday often spent outdoors with family and friends. Parks and city squares are busy with concerts and public events.

Victory Day on May 9 is one of the most important national holidays, commemorating the end of World War II. Parades, memorial ceremonies, and fireworks are common nationwide.

Independence Day on July 3 marks the liberation of Minsk in 1944 and is Belarus’s main national holiday. Expect concerts, official ceremonies, and large fireworks displays.

October Revolution Day remembers the 1917 Revolution. It is observed with official events and a traditional day off.

Catholic Christmas on December 25 is observed by Belarus’s Catholic communities, especially in the west. Church services and family meals mark the day.