Catholic Easter

📣 Traveler notes

Belarus offers visitors beautiful castles, natural scenery, and Soviet heritage. Though less frequented by tourists, the country maintains close ties and an open border with Russia.

• New Year's Day (January 1) is a major holiday, with celebrations often continuing through the night.
• Orthodox Christmas is observed on January 7, following the Julian calendar.
• Woman's Day (March 8) is a notable holiday.
• Workers' Festival (May 1) was a historically important Soviet celebration, but its current significance has diminished.
• Respect the local tradition and reserved communication style. While direct confrontation is avoided, refrain from making harsh political remarks or mentioning specific figures, and show particular respect when discussing the Second World War.