Belgium public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (Belgium): Armistice Day, on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 10
- On a weekend
- 2
- Long weekends
- 4
Belgium public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday |
| July 21 | Tuesday | National Holiday |
| August 15 | Saturday | Assumption |
| November 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day |
| November 11 | Wednesday | Armistice Day |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- January 1 – January 44 days off · if you take Friday January 2 off
- April 4 – April 63 days off
- May 1 – May 33 days off
- May 14 – May 174 days off · if you take Friday May 15 off
- May 23 – May 253 days off
- July 18 – July 214 days off · if you take Monday July 20 off
- December 25 – December 273 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| January 6 | Tuesday | Epiphany |
| February 14 | Saturday | Valentine's Day |
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| May 10 | Sunday | Mother's Day |
| May 24 | Sunday | Pentecost |
| November 2 | Monday | All Souls' Day |
| November 15 | Sunday | King's Feast |
| December 6 | Sunday | Saint Nicholas |
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Belgium have in 2026?
Belgium has 10 public holidays in 2026; 2 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in Belgium?
Next public holiday (Belgium): Armistice Day, on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Belgium has 4 long weekends of three days or more, and 3 more if you take one bridge day off.