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There are pretty good number of holidays in Belize when the local people can go for traveling o other places. Children love these holidays in Belize as they can enjoy the day at home or go for outing. Parents also become happy to spend some more quality times with their children and family. The country is situated in the Caribbean coast and placed between the countries like Mexico and Antigua Guatemala.

There are public and bank holidays which are declared to be as some common holidays for both children and adults. The year starts with a holiday of New Year Bash which is on the first day of January. The country celebrates the new year with great enthusiasm and pleasure.

Baron Bliss Day is one of the main public holidays in Belize which is celebrated on 9th of March. This is a public and bank holiday which is celebrated to honor the memory of the late English Baron Henry Edward Ernest Victor Bliss. He came to the country for the purpose of sailing and fishing and finally died there. These festival is celebrated to gratify his memory and mainly celebrated by those who enjoy the excitement of fishing and sailing.

Commonwealth Day is celebrated on May 24th which is mainly the Queen's birthday. The whole nation celebrates this festival with great honor and respect. On this auspicious day, National Sports Council conducts horse races at National Stadium in Belize city and People's Stadium in Orange Walk town.

San Pedro Day is a three day celebration held on 27th June.

San Pedro's International Costa Maya Festival is the biggest festival and an annual holiday celebrated by the Balizeans. Parades, music, dancing and delicious food are the main parts of the festival.

Township day is another main holiday on 27th November when the local government arranges various events like boat races, fishing tournaments, parades, musical entertainment and a small festival to celebrate the occasion.

10th September is the National Day which is popularly known as St. Georges Caye Day. Local people celebrate the day by gun firing, fire engine parade, carnivals, spots events and several pop concerts.

The Balize Independence Day is on 21st September which is a great national festival for the citizens. They celebrate the day with a formal uniform parade, music, games, food and many concerts throughout the country.

Besides the above mentioned Belize holidays, there are many more holidays that are celebrated with pleasure. These include:

• Oct. 13 Pan American Day
• Nov. 19 Garifuna Settlement Day
• Dec. 25 Christmas
• Dec. 26 Boxing Day
• Good Friday
• Easter Sunday
• Easter Monday
• Labor Day
• Mother's Day