State holidays of Belarus
State holidays are holidays established in the Republic of Belarus to commemorate events of particular historical or socio-political significance for the Republic of Belarus, which have had a substantial impact on the development of the Belarusian state and society. State holidays in Belarus are established in accordance with Decree No. 157 of the President of the Republic of Belarus of March 26, 1998, "On State Holidays, Holiday Days, and Commemorative Dates in the Republic of Belarus" (as amended by Decree No. 105 of the President of the Republic of Belarus of April 12, 2023).
State holidays observed in the Republic of Belarus:
Holiday days:
Nationwide
Religious
Declared non-working days:
The decision to establish state holidays and holiday days, and to grant the corresponding event the status of a state holiday, is made by the President of the Republic of Belarus.
The holding of official ceremonial events, military parades, artillery salutes, and firework displays on the occasion of state holidays and holiday days is carried out in accordance with the law.
Days dedicated to outstanding events, traditional dates, the honoring of workers of a particular profession, economic sector, or field of activity, etc., are considered holiday days if established by the President of the Republic of Belarus.
Dates that do not possess the characteristics of state holidays or holiday days but are associated with certain historical events in the life of the state and society or are traditionally observed by certain categories of citizens are considered commemorative dates.
Holiday dates are events traditionally observed by a significant number of citizens, which are not granted the official status of a state holiday, holiday day, or commemorative date in the Republic of Belarus.
The Republic of Belarus may observe holiday dates established by acts of international organizations and other international legal documents, and, by decision of the President of the Republic of Belarus, other state holidays, holiday days, and commemorative dates, besides those defined by Decree No. 157 of the President of the Republic of Belarus of March 26, 1998, "On State Holidays, Holiday Days, and Commemorative Dates in the Republic of Belarus".