Constitution Day of the Republic of Belarus2026 · Date · History · Messages
The official President of Belarus national-holidays register lists Constitution Day on 15 March, and the presidential constitution page states that the Constitution was adopted on 15 March 1994 and the holiday is celebrated on that date each year.
About Constitution Day of the Republic of Belarus
Belarus officially marks Constitution Day on 15 March. The presidential portal lists it among the country’s national holidays.
The date refers to 15 March 1994, when the Constitution of the Republic of Belarus was adopted.
Why Constitution Day of the Republic of Belarus matters
The observance is a state-defined constitutional anniversary. This guide reports the official legal and institutional record and does not treat an official commemoration as evidence about political approval, legitimacy or public opinion.
The current holiday framework is tied to Presidential Decree No. 157 of 26 March 1998, while the historical date being commemorated is the Constitution’s adoption on 15 March 1994.
History of Constitution Day of the Republic of Belarus
The Constitution of the Republic of Belarus was adopted on 15 March 1994.
The official presidential holiday register states that national holidays, public holidays and commemorative dates are established by Presidential Decree No. 157 of 26 March 1998.
That register lists Constitution Day on 15 March, and the presidential constitution page states that the holiday is celebrated on the Constitution’s adoption date each year.
What the evidence establishes
Confirmed institutional roles and milestones are shown first. Details that could not be established from the reviewed sources are listed separately below.
5 fields not established in reviewed sources
Also known as
Belarus Constitution Day
How to Observe Constitution Day of the Republic of Belarus
Read the official holiday register together with the constitutional history page to separate the 1994 constitutional event from the 1998 holiday framework.
When comparing constitution days across countries, keep Belarus’s own legal terminology and jurisdiction distinct.
Use the date to study constitutional history, amendments and state institutions from primary legal sources.
Avoid treating a government holiday page as a measure of public political opinion; it establishes official status and date.
Constitution Day of the Republic of Belarus Facts
Constitution Day is listed on 15 March in Belarus’s official holiday register.
The Constitution was adopted on 15 March 1994.
Presidential Decree No. 157 of 26 March 1998 provides the official framework cited for national holidays and commemorative dates.
The reviewed sources establish official national-holiday status but do not by themselves establish whether every workplace is closed.
The reviewed sources do not identify the first actual Constitution Day ceremony or annual observance.
Constitution Day of the Republic of Belarus Messages
May Constitution Day of the Republic of Belarus be approached with accurate historical context, careful sourcing and respect for people who understand the history differently.
Topic and context
What this page does not assume
- Keep the source-defined country, community, organizer or institutional scope; do not silently broaden it.
- Do not treat the title alone as proof of government recognition or public-holiday status.
- Do not add a creator, founding story or origin claim unless the supporting evidence establishes it.
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Evidence & sources
Sources used across the guide are gathered here. Labels show how each source supports the page, and contextual references are kept separate from primary evidence.
President of Belarus — Constitution of the Republic of Belarus (opens in a new tab)
National Government
President of Belarus — national and public holidays (opens in a new tab)
National Government
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Frequently asked questions
When is Constitution Day of the Republic of Belarus?
15 March annually The documented recurrence rule is: 15 March.
Does Constitution Day of the Republic of Belarus fall on the same date every year?
Yes. It uses a fixed annual date unless stronger evidence changes the pattern.
Is Constitution Day of the Republic of Belarus an official public holiday?
The reviewed sources verify it within this scope: Belarus / national holiday. That recognition does not by itself make it a statutory public holiday; the site only makes public-holiday claims when reliable evidence explicitly does so.
Who established or recognizes Constitution Day of the Republic of Belarus?
The reviewed sources identify President of the Republic of Belarus as the proclaiming or establishing body.
Is Constitution Day of the Republic of Belarus international or country-specific?
This observance is specific to Belarus. Its fuller verified scope is: Belarus / national holiday.
How is this page verified?
The factual information is checked against reviewed sources, including the date pattern, scope and institutional history. This page was checked on 2026-09-08.
When is Constitution Day in Belarus?
It is officially listed on 15 March.
Why is it observed on 15 March?
The Constitution of the Republic of Belarus was adopted on 15 March 1994.
What legal framework establishes the holiday?
The official presidential holiday register cites Presidential Decree No. 157 of 26 March 1998 as the framework establishing national holidays, public holidays and commemorative dates.
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