Why do belize celebrate commonwealth day

Since most visitors to Belize are already familiar with these holidays, this Blog focuses more on the lesser-known and most important Belize holidays. Belizeans truly embrace the meaning and purpose of each holiday and celebrate with enthusiasm and intensity! Most Important Holidays EASTER Easter is undoubtedly the most important holiday, because of the multiple days of holidays associated with it; four official holidays and and an extra half day.

And most businesses across the country close by noon on Holy Thursday. So, if you are traveling to Belize during the Easter holiday, be prepared for very few businesses, including restaurants to be open.

Usually only resort restaurants will be open. Not to worry though, all tours will be operating. While some may close on Easter Sunday, some will operate throughout the holiday season. Additionally, the largest bike race of the year occurs Easter weekend. So, be prepared for road blocks and slow traffic from Belize City to San Ignacio! So, between these two holidays there are a lot of firecrackers, music, and parties.

So, pack some earplugs with you if you are traveling to Belize during September! Belize celebrates St. This holiday commemorates the day that the Spaniards were defeated in by the Baymen British settlers, pirates and slaves. The Battle of St. This was the last time the Spaniards attempted to conquer Belize, after trying many times since !

The ultimate defeat of the Spaniards is why Belize is the only English-speaking country in Central America. But, unlike the U. Nearly two weeks of Independence Day celebrations begin on the Battle of St. Other Belize Holidays There are four more National holidays that Belizeans robustly celebrate including:.

Baron Bliss was a wealthy British traveler, who upon his death in , willed most of his fortune to British Honduras now Belize. He did this without ever setting foot on Belize soil. Instead he explored the coastline of Belize for about two months prior to his death. In the holiday name was changed to National Heroes and Benefactors Day to recognize the many other Belizean Heroes and Benefactors including:.

Nicholas Pollard, Sr. However, its current purpose celebrates the group of 54 independent, sovereign states of the British monarchy. Queen Victoria died in and the Earl of Meath promoted a special day for systematic training of children. This promotion led to creation of Empire Day, observed on May Belize at that time it was known as British Honduras also participated in celebration of Empire Day.

Belize gained its independence on September 21, , but it remained a Commonwealth realm. It annually celebrates Commonwealth Day on birthday of Queen Victoria with cultural events like horse races and cycling races.