Number of Long Weekends for Belarusians in 2026 Revealed
Belarusians are gearing up for an exciting holiday season in 2026, with a total of 12 public holidays scheduled throughout the year [1]. However, the exact number of long weekends remains to be determined, as the specific dates for these holidays have not been released.
The year 2026 begins on a positive note, with four consecutive days off in January. Following this, Belarusians will celebrate Radunitsa on a Tuesday, offering a mid-week break. This year, it appears that there will be more holidays than usual, with four public holidays falling on Fridays, including January 2nd, May 1st, July 3rd, and December 25th.
While three public holidays in 2026 will fall on a Saturday or Sunday (March 8th, May 9th, and November 7th), these weekends will still provide opportunities for relaxation and celebration. Notably, there will likely be four consecutive days off around New Year's and the same occurred in May for Victory Day.
In May, July, and December 2026, there will only be three consecutive days off. Despite this, there will be calculations for the number of long weekends, which typically depend on holidays falling on Fridays or Mondays or being adjacent to weekends.
As we approach November 7th, known as the "red day of the calendar" in Belarus, Belarusians are looking forward to a mini-vacation from the 25th to the 28th of December. However, without specific date information for Belarusian public holidays in 2026, it is currently impossible to precisely calculate the number of long weekends.
Official announcements regarding any workday shifts for public holidays in 2026 have not been made yet. For a precise calculation of the number of long weekends, one would typically need to know which holidays fall on Fridays or Mondays or are adjacent to weekends. In the meantime, consulting an official Belarusian calendar or government publication for 2026 holidays would be necessary.
Currently, Belarusians are enjoying a four-day holiday for Independence Day, providing a taste of the extended breaks to come in 2026. As more information becomes available, we will keep you updated on the number of long weekends Belarusians can look forward to in the coming year.
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In the scenic backdrop of Belarus' 2026 holiday season, the prospect of extended 'long weekends' is an exciting anticipation, particularly with four public holidays falling on Fridays, encouraging a vibrant, travel-filled 'lifestyle'. However, the precise number of long weekends can only be figured when the specific dates for public holidays are disclosed, as currently, no official announcements have been made.
