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Public Holiday
Nationwide
October Revolution Day
Saturday, November 7, 2026
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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 is a former Soviet state with deep historical roots. Key attractions include its castles, natural landscapes, and visible Soviet heritage. The country maintains close relations with Russia.
- New Year Day (January 1): The most significant holiday, celebrated throughout the night.
- Christmas (January 7): Observed by Orthodox Christians following the Julian calendar.
- Woman's Day (March 8): A popular celebration with Soviet-era origins.
- Workers' Festival (May 1): Historically important, but its modern significance has lessened.
About this holiday
October Revolution Day was a historical public holiday, commemorated in the Soviet Union and aligned states for the 1917 revolution. In Belarus, it was officially observed from 1927 to 1990.