Public holiday in Belarus
New Year's Day in Belarus
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
New Year's Day is a nationwide public holiday in Belarus on 1 January. It marks the start of the calendar year and is part of the winter holiday period that many people spend with family and friends.
About New Year's Day in Belarus
In Belarus, New Year's Day is one of the main fixed-date holidays of the year and is observed across the country. It follows New Year's Eve, which is the more prominent evening for gatherings, countdowns and fireworks, while 1 January is usually a quieter day for rest and informal visits. The holiday sits at the centre of the early-January period, when many people continue seasonal celebrations from the night before.
Traditions
Belarusian New Year celebrations commonly include a decorated fir tree, festive meals and exchanging gifts around midnight on 31 December. Many families celebrate at home, and the figure of Ded Moroz, the Slavic winter gift-giver, is a familiar part of seasonal customs.
How New Year's Day is celebrated in Belarus
On 1 January, people in Belarus typically spend time with family, recover from the previous night’s celebrations and continue visiting or hosting close friends. The day is generally treated as a period for leisure rather than formal ceremony.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 Jan 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.