Belarus observes a range of national and religious holidays throughout the year, during which most businesses and government offices remain closed. These public holidays provide citizens with time to rest, reflect, and celebrate cultural and historical milestones.
The official list of public and provincial holidays in Belarus includes:
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1 January – New Year’s Day
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2 January – New Year Holiday
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7 January – Orthodox Christmas Day
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8 March – Women’s Day
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1 May – Labour Day
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9 May – Victory Day
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14 May – Radonitsa (Day of Remembrance)
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3 July – Independence Day of the Republic of Belarus
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7 November – October Revolution Day
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25 December – Catholic Christmas Day
Each of these holidays is recognized as a National Holiday, granting a day off to most employees across the country.
Employee Leave Entitlements
In addition to public holidays, Belarusian labor law provides various types of leave to ensure the well-being of employees.
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Annual/Earned Leave: Employees are entitled to 30 days of paid annual leave. This leave is mandatory and must be granted each year.
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Sick Leave: Workers can take up to 30 days of paid sick leave annually. This provision is also mandatory and helps ensure employees have time to recover from illness.
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Maternity Leave: Expectant mothers are granted 17 weeks of maternity leave. This leave is compulsory and designed to support maternal health and family care.
These leave policies are designed to promote a healthy work-life balance and uphold workers' rights in accordance with national employment standards.