Belgium Public Holidays
Belgium observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.
Overview
Belgium observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.
Some holidays are observed nationwide, while others may apply only to specific regions or communities.
Explore the holiday calendar for Belgium by year below.
2026 holidays
A quick look at upcoming holidays in Belgium.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| May 15 | Friday | Day after Ascension Day |
| May 24 | Sunday | Pentecost |
| May 25 | Monday | Pentecost Monday |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday |
| Jul 21 | Tuesday | Belgian National Day |
| Jul 21 | Tuesday | National Day |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption Day |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day |
Holiday calendar by year
Years are listed in ascending order.
About public holidays in Belgium
HolidayCalendar lists public holidays for Belgium by calendar year. From this hub you can open a full year view with every dated entry, or jump to individual holiday pages for more context.
Public holidays are official days when many workplaces, schools, and government offices close or operate on a reduced schedule. For how we separate public holidays from awareness observances on this site, see public holidays and country calendars.
Our Belgium listing covers nationally recognized public holidays in our dataset. Some observances may also apply at the community or regional level; open a year calendar for the full dated list.
Major public holidays in 2026
These are widely recognized anchor holidays in our 2026 Belgium calendar. Open each link for dates in other years and related calendar details.
Additional 2026 public holidays in our data include Assumption Day, All Saints' Day, Armistice Day, and St. Stephen's Day. See the 2026 holiday table for exact dates.
- New Year's Day — 1 January 2026. Opens the calendar year and is often used for short breaks after the winter holiday period.
- Good Friday — 3 April 2026. A Christian public holiday and a common anchor for spring long weekends.
- Easter Monday — 6 April 2026. Follows Easter Sunday and extends the Easter break.
- Labour Day — 1 May 2026. International Workers' Day, observed as a public holiday nationwide.
- Ascension Day — 14 May 2026. A movable Christian public holiday, often used for long-weekend travel.
- Whit Monday — 25 May 2026. Follows Pentecost and extends the late-spring holiday cluster.
- Belgian National Day — 21 July 2026. Belgium's national day commemorating the inauguration of King Leopold I in 1831.
- Christmas Day — 25 December 2026. The main year-end public holiday.
Planning around holidays
Use the year calendars on this hub when you schedule time off, travel, or staffing. Pick a year from the buttons above to see every dated public holiday.
- Winter and spring: Early-year public holidays and the Easter cluster can create long weekends. Movable Christian holidays shift each year; check your chosen year calendar for exact dates.
- Late spring: Labour Day, Ascension, and Whit Monday may fall within a few weeks and affect travel demand.
- Summer: Belgian National Day is a fixed July anchor; Assumption Day follows in August.
- Year-end: Christmas Day and St. Stephen's Day often create extended breaks. Confirm substitute dates on the year view when holidays fall on a weekend.
Plan Your Year Around BE Holidays
View Belgium holidays in calendar mode
Explore public holidays in a visual calendar layout and plan ahead more easily.