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Public Holidays in Belize
Belize is a small country and has not much population. The people of Belize comprised of English, Spanish, and Creole. Three different cultures and festivals are celebrated in Belize. The calendar of Belize is made by focusing on all events either it is celebrated by Spanish, English or Creole community.
Following Belize Public Holidays
New Year’s Day = January 1
This Belize Public holiday is celebrated just like in the US. Everything remained close in cities. People started their enjoyment night before 1st January and party late at night.
Baron Bliss Day = March 9
This Belize Public holiday is celebrated in memory of German Financer who never live in Belize but left a lot for Belize as a gift.
Easter Celebrations
Easter is a five-day event in Belize Public holidays, and one of the longest events celebrated in a year. Everything is closed on Holy Thursday. People enjoy all five days and cherish all night.
Labor Day = May 1
This Belize Public holiday is for working people. It is celebrated in the same way as the United States.
Commonwealth Day = May 24
This Belize Public holiday is a British Holiday. It is adopted as the heritage of former British Colony
St. George’s Caye Day = September 10
This Belize Public holiday is celebrated after getting the victory from Spanish.
Independence Day = September 21
This Belize Public holiday is celebrated warmly and wholeheartedly as Belize got freedom from Britain.
Columbus Day = October 12
This Belize Public holiday is celebrated By US as Columbus discovers America. It is celebrated in Belize in the same way.
Garifuna Settlement Day = November 19
This Belize public holiday is celebrated in the arrival of Garifuna people to Belize from Bay Islands of Honduras.
Christmas Day = December 25
Christmas day celebrated in Belize Public holidays as everywhere in the Cathedral community.
Boxing Day = December 26
This Belize Public holiday is celebrated just like Christmas to box up their Christmas gifts.
Following are the traditional festivals of Belize. It is also made by focusing on three communities.
Easter–Lent, Carnival, and Semana Santa
This is celebrated in days of Easter to make it more memorable and enjoyable. Ambergris and Belize City are chosen for Carnival Parades. The Parades are not as large and crowded as in Brazil.
Belize City Carnival – Mid-September
This Carnival is celebrated to understand the Caribbean culture in Belize. Men and Women dressed in bird-like costumes. Music is played with drums and Gusto at the seaside.