Public holidays in Belize 2023

14 nationwide public holidays in 2023.

Nationwide holidays 2023

Long weekends and bridge days 2023

Based on nationwide holidays and the weekend in Belize (Saturday and Sunday). Regional, local and group holidays are not included.

Long weekends

• Sat 31 Dec – Mon 2 Jan 2023 · 3 days off
  New Year's Day (observed)
  Typically in Belmopan: high 28°C (82°F), low 21°C (70°F), rain on 53% of days
• Sat 14 Jan – Mon 16 Jan · 3 days off
  George Price Day (observed)
  Typically in Belmopan: high 27°C (81°F), low 20°C (68°F), rain on 44% of days
• Sat 4 Mar – Mon 6 Mar · 3 days off
  National Heroes and Benefactors Day (observed)
  Typically in Belmopan: high 32°C (90°F), low 22°C (72°F), rain on 29% of days
• Fri 7 Apr – Mon 10 Apr · 4 days off
  Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Monday
  Typically in Belmopan: high 34°C (93°F), low 23°C (73°F), rain on 10% of days
• Sat 29 Apr – Mon 1 May · 3 days off
  Labour Day
  Typically in Belmopan: high 35°C (95°F), low 25°C (77°F), rain on 19% of days
• Sat 29 Jul – Mon 31 Jul · 3 days off
  Emancipation Day (observed)
  Typically in Belmopan: high 31°C (88°F), low 25°C (77°F), rain on 66% of days
• Sat 9 Sep – Mon 11 Sep · 3 days off
  Saint George's Caye Day (observed)
  Typically in Belmopan: high 31°C (88°F), low 25°C (77°F), rain on 63% of days
• Sat 7 Oct – Mon 9 Oct · 3 days off
  Indigenous Peoples' Resistance Day (observed)
  Typically in Belmopan: high 30°C (86°F), low 24°C (75°F), rain on 61% of days
• Sat 18 Nov – Mon 20 Nov · 3 days off
  Garifuna Settlement Day (observed)
  Typically in Belmopan: high 27°C (81°F), low 21°C (70°F), rain on 70% of days
• Sat 23 Dec – Tue 26 Dec · 4 days off
  Christmas Day, Boxing Day
  Typically in Belmopan: high 27°C (81°F), low 20°C (68°F), rain on 60% of days
• Sat 30 Dec – Mon 1 Jan 2024 · 3 days off
  New Year's Day
  Typically in Belmopan: high 28°C (82°F), low 21°C (70°F), rain on 54% of days

Bridge days

• Fri 22 Sep: take 1 day off, get 4 days in a row (Thu 21 Sep – Sun 24 Sep)
  Independence Day
  Typically in Belmopan: high 31°C (88°F), low 24°C (75°F), rain on 73% of days

Leave planner 2023

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2023 calendar

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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.