Belarus
Capital: Minsk
About
Belarus, officially the Republic of Belarus, is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe. It is bordered by Russia to the east and northeast, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Lithuania and Latvia to the northwest. Belarus spans an area of 207,600 square kilometres (80,200 sq mi) with a population of 9.1 million. The country has a hemiboreal climate and is administratively divided into six regions. Minsk is the capital and largest city; it is administered separately as a city with special status.
When things are closed
Upcoming public holidays in Belarus. On these dates, expect banks, post offices, and government services to close. Many shops and museums close or run shortened hours; transit typically still runs.
Дзень Кастрычніцкай рэвалюцыі · October Revolution Day
November 7, 2026
Saturday
Каляды каталiцкiя · Catholic Christmas Day
December 25, 2026
Friday
Новы год · New Year's Day
January 1, 2027
Friday
Новы год · New Year's Day
January 2, 2027
Saturday
Каляды праваслаўныя · Christmas Day (Orthodox)
January 7, 2027
Thursday
Мiжнародны жаночы дзень · International Women's Day
March 8, 2027
Cities (2)
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