Belarusians are in for an exciting autumn weekend.
Belarusians are looking forward to some well-deserved breaks in the coming years, with a long weekend scheduled for November 2025 and another one in January 2026. Here's what we know so far about these long weekends.
The upcoming long weekend in November 2025 will start on Friday, November 7th, and last for three consecutive days, ending on Sunday, November 9th. This long weekend will not coincide with the first one in November.
Fast forward to December 2025, and Belarusians will enjoy a four-day long weekend from the 25th to the 28th. This extended break is a common occurrence around major holidays like New Year, Orthodox Christmas, and Christmas (Western), which fall on January 1, January 7, and December 25, respectively.
Moving on to 2026, the first long weekend will take place from January 1st to 4th. It's worth noting that this long weekend will not be the last one in 2026, as there will be another one later in the year.
However, the January 2026 long weekend will include a workday on Monday, December 31st, 2025. This means that the long weekend will last for four consecutive days, starting from January 2nd and ending on January 4th, 2026.
It's important to note that the specific long weekend schedules in Belarus for 2025 and 2026 are not yet confirmed. Official Belarus government announcements or authoritative Belarusian calendar websites are the best sources for precise long weekend schedules, including consecutive days off and exact dates.
For workers on a traditional five-day workweek, these long weekends will provide a much-needed respite. As for the rest of 2026, three holidays (International Women’s Day, Victory Day, and Catholic Christmas) will fall on a Saturday or Sunday, which may create additional long weekends depending on official government decisions.
In summary, the long weekend in November 2025 will take place from the 7th to the 9th, while the one in December 2025 will last from the 25th to the 28th. The long weekend in January 2026 will span from the 2nd to the 4th, and another long weekend is expected in 2026, though the exact dates are yet to be confirmed. Keep an eye on official announcements for the most accurate information.
Amid these planned breaks, Belarusians might find joy in enhancing their home-and-garden lifestyle by completing various DIY projects during these extended weekends. As the winter months approach, homeowners could also consider embracing outdoor-living by investing in winter-proof furniture to extend their living spaces to the outdoors.
