State Symbols of the Republic of Belarus

As a sovereign state, the Republic of Belarus has its own state symbols: the National Flag, the National Coat of Arms and the National Anthem.

Since 1917, the National Flag and the National Coat of Arms have changed several in Belarus. However, all of them had a similar basis, thus the historical continuity of these symbols have been preserved.

Day of the National Coat of Arms of the Republic of Belarus, the National Flag of the Republic of Belarus and the National Anthem of the Republic of Belarus is celebrated on the second Sunday in May.

National Flag of the Republic of Belarus

National Flag
The National Flag of the Republic of Belarus shall be permanently displayed over buildings of government agencies and some state-run institutions, in offices of heads of these agencies (institutions), over schools, polling stations, during various solemn events. Learn more

National Coat of Arms of the Republic of Belarus

National Coat of Arms
The National Coat of Arms is displayed on the buildings of public agencies and a number of state-run institutions, inside the offices of their heads, as well as on the seals of these bodies, on coins, and passports of citizens of the Republic of Belarus. Learn more

National Anthem of the Republic of Belarus

State symbols
The National Anthem is performed at the beginning and in some cases at the end of important state and public events, including at the inauguration ceremony of the President of the Republic of Belarus after the Oath is taken. Learn more