The 15th international festival of theatrical art “Slavonic Theatrical Encounters” is taking place in Gomel until 21 May.

Belarus: country’s borders status

Borders are open. Currently there are no imposed COVID-related restrictions.

National holidays in Belarus in 2023

Public holidays and festivals in Belarus in 2023. Non-working days:

• January 1, Sunday: New Year (Новый год);
• January 7, Saturday: Orthodox Christmas (Православное Рождество);
• March 8, Wednesday: Women’s Day (Женский день);
• April 25, Saturday: Radonitsa (Радоница);
• Monday 1 May: Labor Day (День труда);
• May 9, Tuesday: Victory Day (День Победы);
• Monday 3 July: Independence Day (День независимости);
• Tuesday 7 November: October Revolution Day (День Октябрьской Революции);
• December 25, Monday: Catholic Christmas (Католическое Рождество).

Bridge holidays in Belarus in 2023:

• April 24 is moved to April 29 (Saturday);
• May 8 is moved to May 13 (Saturday);
• November 6 is moved to November 11 (Saturday).