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Victory Day

Sunday, May 9, 2027
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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, a nation with history dating back to the 10th century, offers tourists access to castles, natural landscapes, and Soviet-era history. As a former Soviet state, it maintains open ties with Russia.

  • New Year Day (January 1) is a major holiday for most Belarusian residents.
  • Orthodox Christmas is celebrated on January 7.
  • Woman's Day (March 8) is a popular holiday.
  • Workers' Festival (May 1) historically held significance, though its current importance has lessened.

About this holiday

Victory Day is a term used for public holidays commemorating a nation's triumph or liberation from occupation. Major celebrations related to the defeat of Nazi Germany are prominent in former Allied states.