Public Holidays in Belgium
2026
Complete list of public holidays in Belgium for 2026, including national days, regional observances, and long weekends. Use this calendar to plan team availability, launches, and travel — or compare with other countries in our multi-country tool.
2026 holiday calendar
| Date | Holiday | Scope | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, January 1 Thursday |
Nieuwjaar New Year's Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Fri, April 3 Friday |
Goede Vrijdag Good Friday |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sun, April 5 Sunday |
Pasen Easter Sunday |
🌍 National | |
| Mon, April 6 Monday |
Paasmaandag Easter Monday |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Fri, May 1 Friday |
Dag van de arbeid Labour Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Thu, May 14 Thursday |
Onze Lieve Heer hemel Ascension Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Fri, May 15 Friday |
Day after Ascension Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, May 25 Monday |
Pinkstermaandag Whit Monday |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Tue, July 21 Tuesday |
Nationale feestdag Belgian National Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Sat, August 15 Saturday |
Onze Lieve Vrouw hemelvaart Assumption Day |
🌍 National | |
| Sun, November 1 Sunday |
Allerheiligen All Saints' Day |
🌍 National | |
| Wed, November 11 Wednesday |
Wapenstilstand Armistice Day |
🌍 National | |
| Fri, December 25 Friday |
Kerstdag Christmas Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sat, December 26 Saturday |
Boxing Day St. Stephen's Day |
🌍 National |
2027 holiday calendar
Plan ahead with the official 2027 dates.
| Date | Holiday | Scope | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, January 1 Friday |
Nieuwjaar New Year's Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Fri, March 26 Friday |
Goede Vrijdag Good Friday |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sun, March 28 Sunday |
Pasen Easter Sunday |
🌍 National | |
| Mon, March 29 Monday |
Paasmaandag Easter Monday |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sat, May 1 Saturday |
Dag van de arbeid Labour Day |
🌍 National | |
| Thu, May 6 Thursday |
Onze Lieve Heer hemel Ascension Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Fri, May 7 Friday |
Day after Ascension Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, May 17 Monday |
Pinkstermaandag Whit Monday |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Wed, July 21 Wednesday |
Nationale feestdag Belgian National Day |
🌍 National | |
| Sun, August 15 Sunday |
Onze Lieve Vrouw hemelvaart Assumption Day |
🌍 National | |
| Mon, November 1 Monday |
Allerheiligen All Saints' Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Thu, November 11 Thursday |
Wapenstilstand Armistice Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Sat, December 25 Saturday |
Kerstdag Christmas Day |
🌍 National | |
| Sun, December 26 Sunday |
Boxing Day St. Stephen's Day |
🌍 National |
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Holiday data for Belgium is sourced from the open-source Nager.Date API, which aggregates official government calendars. National holidays apply countrywide; regional holidays apply only in specific subdivisions (states, cantons, provinces, etc.). For legally critical decisions, always confirm with the official sources of the relevant region.
Country code: BE · Last updated: 5/10/2026 · Data refreshed annually.