Please refer to the following guide for important information to be considered when applying for a Belarussian Visa. This information is posted as closure date reference for the Belarus Consulate and is specific for the year 2005. Please consult your calendar, as the days the holidays fall on will vary in the future annually. The Belarus Consulate will be closed on the dates listed as well as weekends.
| Holiday | Day Date | Country |
| New Year's Day | January 1 | US, Belarus |
| Orthodox Christmas | January 7 | Belarus |
| M. L. King's Day | January 19 | US |
| President's Day | February 16 | US |
| International Women's Day | March 8 | Belarus |
| Orthodox Easter | May 1* | Belarus |
| Orthodox Raduniza | May 10* | Belarus |
| Spring and Labor Holiday | May 1-2* | Belarus |
| Victory Day | May 9* | Belarus |
| Memorial Day | May 31 | US |
| Independence Day | July 3 | Belarus |
| Independence Day | July 4* | US |
| Labor Day | September 6 | US |
| Columbus Day | October 11 | US |
| October Revolution Day | November 7 | Belarus |
| Veteran's Day | November 11 | US |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 25 | US |
| Christmas | December 24 | US |
| Christmas | December 25 | US |
* - Some holidays falls on a non-workdays - Saturday or Sunday - in this case the holiday will probably be observed on Friday (if the holiday falls on Saturday) and on Monday (if the holiday falls on Sunday).