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Belarus: country’s borders status

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

National holidays in Belarus in 2024

Public holidays and festivals in Belarus in 2024. Non-working days:

• January 1, Monday: New Year (Новый год);
• January 2, Tuesday: New Year (Новый год);
• January 7, Sunday: Orthodox Christmas (Православное Рождество);
• March 8, Friday: Women’s Day (Женский день);
• May 1, Wednesday: Labor Day (День труда);
• May 9, Friday: Victory Day (День Победы);
• May 14, Tuesday: Radonitsa (Радоница);
• July 3, Wednesday: Independence Day (День независимости);
• November 7, Thursday: October Revolution Day (День Октябрьской Революции);
• December 25, Wednesday: Catholic Christmas (Католическое Рождество).

Bridge holidays in Belarus in 2024:

• May 13 (Monday) to May 18 (Saturday), days off will be May 11 (Saturday), 12 (Sunday), 13 (Monday) and 14 (Tuesday);
• November 8 (Friday) to November 16 (Saturday), the days off will be November 7 (Thursday), 8 (Friday), 9 (Saturday) and 10 (Sunday).