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October Revolution Day

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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.