Christmas and New Year 2026 in San Pedro, Belize

Belize's official 2026 holiday notice puts Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, and Boxing Day on Saturday, December 26. New Year's Day 2027 falls on Friday, January 1. If you are in San Pedro for that stretch, J and H seasonal golf cart rates apply from December 20 to January 5. Send your dates with a rental request, and staff will confirm availability.

Which days are public holidays over Christmas and New Year in Belize?

The dates below are the observed days on the Government of Belize Press Office notices. The 2026 notice is dated Belmopan, November 6, 2025. The 2027 notice is dated Belmopan, October 30, 2026.

Holiday	Observed date	Notice
Christmas Day	Friday, December 25, 2026	Public and bank holidays 2026
Boxing Day	Saturday, December 26, 2026	Public and bank holidays 2026
New Year's Day	Friday, January 1, 2027	Public and bank holidays 2027

The 2026 notice lists Boxing Day on Saturday, December 26. It does not list a substitute weekday. The 2027 notice is a different year: it lists Boxing Day on Monday, December 27, in place of December 26. Use each notice for its own year. Later 2027 dates are on Belize public holidays 2027.

The notices name public and bank holidays. They do not say whether shops, boats, or flights in San Pedro change on those days. Check with each business before you travel. The rest of the 2026 list is on Public and bank holidays 2026.

What did San Pedro host last holiday season?

A check of The San Pedro Sun on November 9, 2026 did not find published dates for a 2026 tree lighting, street parade, lighted boat parade, or New Year's Eve celebration. The items below are last season only.

The San Pedro Sun reported:

• On December 6, 2025, the San Pedro Town Council held the Christmas tree lighting at Central Park. The ceremony began shortly after 6 PM. Source: Christmas Tree Lighting launches festive season in San Pedro.
• On December 20, 2025, the Christmas Lighted Boat Parade ran along the east side of town. It started shortly after 5:30 PM from the Central Park beach, went south past Alaia, turned back north past Grand Caribe, and ended in front of Central Park. The paper reported that organizers said the parade would return in 2026. They gave no date. Source: An Island Tradition: Christmas Lighted Boat Parade.
• On Sunday, December 21, 2025, the Town Council Christmas parade started around 7 PM at the Boca del Rio beachfront and ended at Central Park. The paper reported that the council indicated planning for a December 2026 parade would begin early. It gave no date. Source: Christmas Parade Lights Up San Pedro Streets.
• On December 31, 2025, the Town Council's New Year's Eve celebration was at Saca Chispas Field, the Hon. Louis Sylvestre Sporting Arena. It began at 10 PM, with fireworks at midnight. That night welcomed 2026. It is not a published plan for December 31, 2026. Source: San Pedro welcomes 2026 with New Year's Eve celebrations.

Watch the San Pedro Town Council and The San Pedro Sun for this year's dates. Two of those stories also print a weekday that does not match the calendar. The dates above are the dates in the stories, and the one weekday kept here (Sunday, December 21, 2025) agrees with the calendar.

When do J and H seasonal golf cart rates apply?

Seasonal rates apply during all of February, over Easter weekend, and from December 20 to January 5. Outside those periods, regular rates apply. Staff confirm which period covers your dates.

On November 9, 2026, see current rates listed these seasonal one-day totals: $67 USD for a 4-seater and $100 USD for a 6-seater. The price includes tax, insurance, and the bridge pass. Gas is extra. The same page lists the other rental lengths.

For a 4-seater rental of six days or longer, a $40 USD per day offer applies year-round, and the cheaper eligible total applies. For a rental longer than seven days, ask staff for a quote.

How do I arrange a golf cart for a holiday trip?

Request your golf cart with your dates, group size, and flight or boat arrival details. A request is not a confirmed rental. The rental is confirmed only when staff confirms it.

Delivery within San Pedro is free. Staff can arrange a meeting at the San Pedro airstrip or the water-taxi terminal. Delivery to remote island locations costs extra, and staff confirm any charge. Read more about airport delivery. The office and arrival points are on where to find J and H in San Pedro.

Bring a valid driver's license. Foreign driver's licenses are accepted. See our FAQ.

The FAQ lists desk hours of 8 AM to 7 PM daily. It does not list separate hours for Christmas Day, Boxing Day, or New Year's Day, so ask when you send your request.

If the cart has a problem during the rental, call the emergency number displayed on the cart and say where you are and what has happened. J and H offers 24/7 support and a 24/7 mechanic who swaps a broken cart in emergencies.

The bridge pass is included in the rate. If you are driving north, read driving to Secret Beach. First time on the island? Read a first-timer's guide to San Pedro, Belize.

Planning past New Year's Day?

New Year's Day 2027 is the first date on the 2027 holiday notice. Easter, Independence Day, and the next Christmas are on Belize public holidays 2027.

Common questions

What day is Christmas 2026 in Belize?

Friday, December 25, 2026. That is the date on the Public and bank holidays 2026 notice.

Is Boxing Day a public holiday in Belize in 2026?

Yes. The same notice lists Boxing Day on Saturday, December 26, 2026. It does not list a substitute weekday.

What day is New Year's Day 2027 in Belize?

Friday, January 1, 2027, on the Public and bank holidays 2027 notice.

Are golf cart rates higher at Christmas in San Pedro?

At J and H, seasonal rates apply from December 20 to January 5. On November 9, 2026, the seasonal one-day totals were $67 USD for a 4-seater and $100 USD for a 6-seater. See current rates for longer stays. Staff confirm the period for your dates.

Should I request a golf cart early for Christmas in San Pedro?

Send the request when your dates are set. Staff confirm availability. A request alone does not reserve a cart.

Where is New Year's Eve celebrated in San Pedro?

On December 31, 2025, the Town Council celebration was at Saca Chispas Field. A check on November 9, 2026 did not find a published venue or time for December 31, 2026.

Spending the holidays in San Pedro? Request your golf cart and include your dates and arrival details. Staff will confirm availability and where to meet you.

Holiday dates: Public and bank holidays 2026, Belmopan, November 6, 2025, and Public and bank holidays 2027, Belmopan, October 30, 2026. Last season's San Pedro events: The San Pedro Sun, December 9, December 23, and December 24, 2025, and January 2, 2026. Rate figures: sanpedrocartrentals.com/rates, retrieved November 9, 2026. Check for later changes before you travel.