Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Belize
Belize has 10 long weekends in 2026 and 10 in 2027. The longest break is 5 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Thursday off around Good Friday for a 5-day break.
2026
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Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
10
Bridge opps
- 5d
Good Friday & Holy Saturday & Easter Sunday & Easter Monday
Thu 2 Apr – Mon 6 Apr
Take Thursday off
- 4d
New Year's Day
Thu 1 Jan – Sun 4 Jan
Take Friday off
- 4d
George Price Day
Thu 15 Jan – Sun 18 Jan
Take Friday off
2027
View all10
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
10
Bridge opps
- 5d
Good Friday & Holy Saturday & Easter Sunday & Easter Monday
Thu 25 Mar – Mon 29 Mar
Take Thursday off
- 4d
New Year's Day
Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan
Take Thursday off
- 4d
George Price Day
Thu 14 Jan – Sun 17 Jan
Take Thursday off
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More for Belize
Public holidays
Public holidays in Belize 2026
All 16 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Belize 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Belize 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Belize 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Belize have in 2026?
Belize has 10 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Belize have in 2027?
Belize has 10 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 Belize?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Good Friday & Holy Saturday & Easter Sunday & Easter Monday (Fri 3 Apr – Mon 6 Apr). Take Thursday as annual leave to get a 5-day break with only 1 day of leave.