Belize has a variety of holidays and the primary ones are listed below:

• January 1st - New Year's Day
• March 9th - Baron Bliss Day: Honoring the Portuguese born philanthropist.
• May 1st - Labour Day: For the nation's workers.
• May 24th - Commonwealth Day/Sovereign's Day: celebrating Belize's membership in the Commonwealth of Nations.
• September 10th - Battle of St. George's Caye Day/National Day: Honoring the 1798 battle that virtually guaranteed Belize's becoming a British colony after an invasion from Mexico was turned back.
• September 21st - Independence Day
• October 12th - Pan American Day/Columbus Day
• November 19th - Garifuna Settlement Day: Honoring the intrepid group of settlers arriving on that date in 1832.
• December 25th - Christmas Day
• December 26th - Boxing Day

Helpful Links

For a complete list of Belizean Holidays click here For more about Belize September Celebrations click here