Overview

National holidays of Belarus

January 1 – New Year

January 7 – Christmas (Orthodox).

March 8 – Women’s Day.

May 1 – Labor Holiday.

May 9 – Victory Day.

July 3 – Independence Day of Belarus.

November 7 – October Revolution Day.

December 25 – Christmas (Catholic).

These days are holiday days, when state institutions and departments and also the majority of shops do not work.

Ministry of sport and tourism of the Republic of Belarus

National tourism agency of the Republic of Belarus

Eventive tourism is one of the most interesting types of rest. You will agree that it is much more interesting to see the siege of the medieval fortress by the crusaders or the battle of the Russian forces with the Napoleon army with your own eyes, than read about it in the textbook.

Belarus offers to the guests of the country an opportunity to touch the resurgent pages of history. The Belarusian land witnessed a great many of important events – from severe battles to the meetings of royal personae, in the process of which the map of the Europe was rehashed, so it will be interesting for everyone to visit these places of glory.

The most interesting knight festivals took place during the warm summer months, when thousands of people gathered at the walls of Belarusian fortresses in order to see the tournaments and assaults of fortress walls, listen to the concerts and watch the work of masters of folk craft.

The cultural life of the country is also interesting. International festivals are real musical events, with participation of the elite of the world music. The amateurs of stage from all over the world know “Slavianskiy bazaar”, which is held in Vitebsk, very well, as well as numerous folklore festivals of classical, chamber, band music or international Jazz fiestas.

International Exhibitions and congresses, as well as those of the highest level are held.

Interesting sport competitions, Cup stages, Europe and World Championships are also held in the country. For many amateurs, who came here to support their teams, such trip becomes one of the brightest moments in their lives, they discover Belarus for themselves, and come back in order to get acquainted with the country more closely.