Slavianski Bazaar
Season or date: Mid-July
The largest music and culture festival in the East Slavic region, held in Vitebsk
Festivals in Belarus
Discover traditional festivals and celebrations of this country
Festivals
Kupala Festival
Season or date: Around June 24
Ancient Slavic fire and water folk festival celebrating the summer solstice
Victory Day Parade
Season or date: May 9
Military parade and fireworks commemorating the end of World War II
Independence Day
Season or date: July 3
The nation's largest celebration commemorating the 1944 liberation of Minsk
Dožynki (Harvest Festival)
Season or date: September
Folk events celebrating a bountiful harvest held across the country
Public holidays
- New Year
- Orthodox Christmas (January 7)
- International Women's Day
- May Day
- Victory Day
- Independence Day
- October Revolution Day
- Catholic Christmas