A country in Eastern Europe, Belarus is known for the biggest European forest, Belovezhskaya Pushcha, that is home to hundreds of animals including the European Bison. It’s the last remains of the primeval forest that once stretched across European plains.
Belarus has a land area that spans 207,595 km², while the country’s population is estimated at 9.45 million.
Public holidays in Belarus consist of religious and national holidays observed by Belarusian people across the country.
| Dates | Holidays |
|---|---|
| Jan 1 – 2 | New Year’s Day |
| Jan 7 | Orthodox Christmas |
| Mar 8 | Women’s Day |
| Apr 5 | Easter Day |
| Apr 12 | Orthodox Easter Day |
| May 1 | Labor Day |
| May 9 | Victory Day |
| Jul 3 | Independence Day |
| Nov 7 | October Revolution Day |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day |
New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day is a public holiday in Belarus that commemorates the first day of the new year according to the Gregorian Calendar.
Orthodox Christmas
Orthodox Christmas is celebrated in January as the Orthodox Church believes that Jesus was born on this day. This date is based on the Julian Calendar, rather than the Gregorian.
Women’s Day
International Women’s Day celebrates the efforts and accomplishments of women all over the world.
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday is a Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus and is celebrated all over the world.
Orthodox Easter
As the principal feast of the Orthodox Church, Orthodox Easter marks the day Mary of Magdalene found the tomb empty, in which Jesus had been placed following his crucifixion.
Commemoration Day
A national holiday in Belarus, Commemoration Day is observed on the ninth day after Orthodox Easter.
Labor Day
Labor Day in Belarus commemorates the efforts and achievements of the labor movement, and is also marked as a public holiday in over 80 countries.
Victory Day
Victory Day marks the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany during World War II.
Independence Day
The country’s Independence Day commemorates the day Minsk was liberated in 1944, as well as their independence from the Soviet Union.
October Revolution Day
In Belarus, the October Revolution Day commemorates the Great October Socialist Revolution that began on November 7th, 1917.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is a Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus, in accordance with the Gregorian Calendar.
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