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It's worth noting that on official holidays most government offices and banks will be closed, as well as many shops. Transportation services are limited on official holidays so avoid planning to move towns or resorts on these days.
February festivals
Fiesta de Carnaval: Carnaval is celebrated nationwide and takes place the week before Lent. Different groups compete with each other in comparsas (special dances.)
Fiesta de Carnaval: Carnaval is celebrated nationwide and takes place the week before Lent. Different groups compete with each other in comparsas (special dances.)
May festivals
Commonwealth Day: this day is celebrated nationwide as the queen's birthday. Horse races take place in Belize City at the National Stadium and at the People's Stadium in Orange Walk Town. Bicycle races take place between Cayo and Belmopan.
Commonwealth Day: this day is celebrated nationwide as the queen's birthday. Horse races take place in Belize City at the National Stadium and at the People's Stadium in Orange Walk Town. Bicycle races take place between Cayo and Belmopan.
June festivals
Dia de San Pedro: this is a three-day event that honours St Peter, the patron saint of San Pedro. A boat parade takes place in the early morning followed by a special mass, after which a huge party begins.
Dia de San Pedro: this is a three-day event that honours St Peter, the patron saint of San Pedro. A boat parade takes place in the early morning followed by a special mass, after which a huge party begins.
September festivals
Independence Day: parades, music, dancing and great food events take place throughout the country.
St. George's Caye Day: this day commemorates the battle held in 1798 in which the Spanish were defeated by Baymen, British soldiers and slaves. Ceremonies and parades take place throughout the country. Carnivals, music concerts, sporting events and a fire engine parade take place during the build-up to St George’s Caye Day.
Independence Day: parades, music, dancing and great food events take place throughout the country.
St. George's Caye Day: this day commemorates the battle held in 1798 in which the Spanish were defeated by Baymen, British soldiers and slaves. Ceremonies and parades take place throughout the country. Carnivals, music concerts, sporting events and a fire engine parade take place during the build-up to St George’s Caye Day.