Election Day Announced as Public and Bank Holiday

March will now see two public and bank holidays within the same week. On Tuesday, Prime Minister John Briceño announced that general elections will be held on March 12. Shortly after, the Ministry of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries issued a notice declaring that the day will now be observed as a public and bank holiday. The announcement, which follows the dissolution of the National Assembly, was confirmed under the Holidays Act.

“It is hereby notified that Wednesday, March 12, 2025, will be observed as a public and bank holiday. This declaration is made in accordance with Part II, Section 9 of the Holidays Act, Chapter 289 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2011,” the ministry stated.

In lieu of Sunday, March 9, National Heroes and Benefactor Day will be observed on Monday, March 10, which falls within the same week as the date of the general election.