Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Belarus
Belarus has 6 long weekends in 2026 and 4 in 2027. The longest break is 6 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Monday + Tuesday off around New Year's Day for a 6-day break.
2026
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Long weekends
6
Longest (days)
6
Bridge opps
- 6d
New Year's Day
Thu 1 Jan – Tue 6 Jan
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Christmas Day (Orthodox)
Sat 3 Jan – Wed 7 Jan
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Radonitsa Holiday & Radonitsa
Fri 17 Apr – Tue 21 Apr
Take Friday off
2027
View all4
Long weekends
4
Longest (days)
4
Bridge opps
- 4d
New Year's Day
Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan
Take Thursday off
- 4d
Christmas Day (Orthodox)
Thu 7 Jan – Sun 10 Jan
Take Friday off
- 4d
International Women's Day
Fri 5 Mar – Mon 8 Mar
Take Friday off
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Public holidays
Public holidays in Belarus 2026
All 12 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Belarus 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Belarus 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Belarus 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Belarus have in 2026?
Belarus has 6 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Belarus have in 2027?
Belarus has 4 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in Belarus?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around New Year's Day (Thu 1 Jan – Sun 4 Jan). Take Monday and Tuesday as annual leave to get a 6-day break with only 2 days of leave.