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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Victory Day
Saturday, May 9, 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, 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.