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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Catholic Easter; Orthodox Easter
Sunday, April 16, 2028
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Reduced
- Restaurants Reduced
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Mostly closed
📣 Traveler notes
Belarus has a history spanning back to the 10th century CE and is known for its natural scenery, castles, and Soviet-era heritage. It maintains close ties and an open border with Russia.
- New Year Day (January 1) is a major public holiday.
- Orthodox Christmas is celebrated on January 7.
- Woman's Day (March 8) is a widely observed holiday.
- Workers' Festival (May 1) is a significant historical holiday.
About this holiday
Christian Easter, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus, involves the tradition of decorating and dyeing decorated eggs (Paschal eggs). This practice is an ancient observance during the Eastertide season in Central and Eastern Europe.