PolandvsBelarus
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
3
Days you're both off
11
Only Poland
7
Only Belarus
What the numbers say
In 2026, Poland has 14 nationwide public holidays and Belarus has 10, so Poland gets 4 more days off. They line up on 3 dates, including Nowy Rok, Święto Pracy and Boże Narodzenie.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Poland has 8 on working days (6 fall on a weekend), against 7 for Belarus (3 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Poland offers 3 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 4 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Belarus offers 4 and 2. Poland has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is May in Poland and January in Belarus.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Poland
Belarus is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Belarus
Poland is working these days.