By Zoila Palma: The Government of Belize has announced the official schedule of public and bank holidays for 2027.
The schedule was issued in Belmopan in accordance with the Holidays Act, Chapter 289 of the Laws of Belize.
The year will begin with New Year’s Day on Friday, January 1, followed by George Price Day on Friday, January 15.
National Heroes and Benefactors Day will be observed on Monday, March 8, in lieu of March 9. The Easter holiday period will include Good Friday on March 26, Holy Saturday on March 27, and Easter Monday on March 29.
Other holidays include Labour Day on Monday, May 3, observed in lieu of May 1, and Emancipation Day on Monday, August 2, in lieu of August 1.
St. George’s Caye Day will fall on Friday, September 10, followed by Independence Day on Tuesday, September 21.
Indigenous People’s Resistance Day will be observed on Monday, October 11, in lieu of October 12, while Garifuna Settlement Day will be celebrated on Friday, November 19.
The final holidays of 2027 will be Christmas Day on Saturday, December 25, and Boxing Day on Monday, December 27.
Belizeans are encouraged to take note of the dates when planning travel, family activities, and business operations throughout the year.
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By Zoila Palma: The Government of Belize has announced the official schedule of public and bank holidays for 2027. The schedule was issued in Belmopan in accordance with the Holidays Act, Chapter 289 of the Laws of Belize. The year will begin with New Year’s Day on Friday, January 1, followed by George Price Day
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