Belize Public Holidays in 2020
Belize has a total of 21 holidays in 2020. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.
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| Holiday | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day |
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| National Heroes and Benefactors Day |
Monday, March 9, 2020 | National Heroes and Benefactors Day is a public holiday in Belize |
| March Equinox |
Friday, March 20, 2020 | March Equinox in Belize (Belize City) |
| Good Friday |
Friday, April 10, 2020 | Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday. |
| Holy Saturday |
Saturday, April 11, 2020 | Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday. |
| Easter Sunday |
Sunday, April 12, 2020 | Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief. |
| Easter Monday |
Monday, April 13, 2020 | Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday. |
| Labor Day / May Day |
Friday, May 1, 2020 | Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| Commonwealth Day |
Sunday, May 24, 2020 | Commonwealth Day is a public holiday in Belize |
| Day off for Commonwealth Day |
Monday, May 25, 2020 | Commonwealth Day is a public holiday in Belize |
| June Solstice |
Saturday, June 20, 2020 | June Solstice in Belize (Belize City) |
| St. George's Caye Day |
Thursday, September 10, 2020 | St. George's Caye Day is a public holiday in Belize |
| Independence Day |
Monday, September 21, 2020 | Independence Day is a public holiday in Belize |
| September Equinox |
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 | September Equinox in Belize (Belize City) |
| Pan American Day |
Monday, October 12, 2020 | Pan American Day is a public holiday in Belize |
| Election Day Holiday |
Wednesday, November 11, 2020 | Election Day Holiday is a public holiday in Belize |
| Garifuna Settlement Day |
Thursday, November 19, 2020 | Garifuna Settlement Day is a public holiday in Belize |
| December Solstice |
Monday, December 21, 2020 | December Solstice in Belize (Belize City) |
| Christmas Day |
Friday, December 25, 2020 | Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Boxing Day |
Saturday, December 26, 2020 | Boxing Day is a public holiday in Belize |
| Day off for Boxing Day |
Monday, December 28, 2020 | Boxing Day is a public holiday in Belize |
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