Public holidays in Belgium 2026
14 nationwide public holidays in Belgium in 2026. Source: Nager.Date public-holiday database, fetched at build time.
Belgium 2026 holiday calendar
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Nieuwjaar | Nationwide |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Goede Vrijdag | Nationwide |
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Pasen | Nationwide |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Paasmaandag | Nationwide |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Dag van de arbeid | Nationwide |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Onze Lieve Heer hemel | Nationwide |
| May 15 | Friday | Day after Ascension Day | - | Nationwide |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday | Pinkstermaandag | Nationwide |
| July 21 | Tuesday | Belgian National Day | Nationale feestdag | Nationwide |
| August 15 | Saturday | Assumption Day | Onze Lieve Vrouw hemelvaart | Nationwide |
| November 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day | Allerheiligen | Nationwide |
| November 11 | Wednesday | Armistice Day | Wapenstilstand | Nationwide |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Kerstdag | Nationwide |
| December 26 | Saturday | St. Stephen's Day | Boxing Day | Nationwide |
Is it a public holiday in Belgium?
- Is January 1, 2026 a public holiday in Belgium? Yes, New Year's Day (Nieuwjaar), a Thursday.
- Is April 3, 2026 a public holiday in Belgium? Yes, Good Friday (Goede Vrijdag), a Friday.
- Is April 5, 2026 a public holiday in Belgium? Yes, Easter Sunday (Pasen), a Sunday.
- Is April 6, 2026 a public holiday in Belgium? Yes, Easter Monday (Paasmaandag), a Monday.
- Is May 1, 2026 a public holiday in Belgium? Yes, Labour Day (Dag van de arbeid), a Friday.
- Is May 14, 2026 a public holiday in Belgium? Yes, Ascension Day (Onze Lieve Heer hemel), a Thursday.
- Is May 15, 2026 a public holiday in Belgium? Yes, Day after Ascension Day, a Friday.
- Is May 25, 2026 a public holiday in Belgium? Yes, Whit Monday (Pinkstermaandag), a Monday.
- Is July 21, 2026 a public holiday in Belgium? Yes, Belgian National Day (Nationale feestdag), a Tuesday.
- Is August 15, 2026 a public holiday in Belgium? Yes, Assumption Day (Onze Lieve Vrouw hemelvaart), a Saturday.
- Is November 1, 2026 a public holiday in Belgium? Yes, All Saints' Day (Allerheiligen), a Sunday.
- Is November 11, 2026 a public holiday in Belgium? Yes, Armistice Day (Wapenstilstand), a Wednesday.
- Is December 25, 2026 a public holiday in Belgium? Yes, Christmas Day (Kerstdag), a Friday.
- Is December 26, 2026 a public holiday in Belgium? Yes, St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day), a Saturday.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Belgium have in 2026?
14 nationwide public holidays.
What is the next public holiday in Belgium?
As of July 12, 2026, the next nationwide public holiday is Belgian National Day on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Do public holidays differ by region in Belgium?
No, every listed 2026 holiday applies nationwide.
How many 2026 holidays fall on a weekend?
4 of the 14 nationwide holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday (Easter Sunday, Assumption Day, All Saints' Day, St. Stephen's Day). Whether a substitute weekday off applies depends on national rules.