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Public Holidays in Belgium 2026
14 public and regional holidays observed across Belgium in 2026.
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Belgium keeps a straightforward calendar of ten public holidays that apply nationwide across all three regions and language communities — a rarity in a country otherwise known for regional complexity. The calendar leans heavily on Christian feast days (Ascension, Whit Monday, Assumption, All Saints') alongside the Belgian National Day on 21 July, marking the 1831 inauguration of the country's first king. Below is the full 2026 calendar of Belgian public holidays.
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Full 2026 Calendar
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed |
|---|
| January 1, 2026 |
Thursday |
NieuwjaarNew Year's Day |
National |
| April 3, 2026 |
Friday |
Goede VrijdagGood Friday |
National |
| April 5, 2026 |
Sunday |
PasenEaster Sunday |
National |
| April 6, 2026 |
Monday |
PaasmaandagEaster Monday |
National |
| May 1, 2026 |
Friday |
Dag van de arbeidLabour Day |
National |
| May 14, 2026 |
Thursday |
Onze Lieve Heer hemelAscension Day |
National |
| May 15, 2026 |
Friday |
Day after Ascension Day |
National |
| May 25, 2026 |
Monday |
PinkstermaandagWhit Monday |
National |
| July 21, 2026 |
Tuesday |
Nationale feestdagBelgian National Day |
National |
| August 15, 2026 |
Saturday |
Onze Lieve Vrouw hemelvaartAssumption Day |
National |
| November 1, 2026 |
Sunday |
AllerheiligenAll Saints' Day |
National |
| November 11, 2026 |
Wednesday |
WapenstilstandArmistice Day |
National |
| December 25, 2026 |
Friday |
KerstdagChristmas Day |
National |
| December 26, 2026 |
Saturday |
Boxing DaySt. Stephen's Day |
National |
What Each Holiday Means
January 1, 2026Thursday
Nieuwjaar
The first day of the Gregorian calendar year, marked with fireworks, family gatherings, and a fresh start after the festive season.
April 3, 2026Friday
Goede Vrijdag
A Christian observance marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, a bank holiday for many Belgian employers.
April 5, 2026Sunday
Pasen
The most important date in the Christian calendar, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
April 6, 2026Monday
Paasmaandag
The day after Easter Sunday, extending the Easter weekend into a four-day break.
May 1, 2026Friday
Dag van de arbeid
Honours workers and the labour movement, held nationwide on 1 May.
May 14, 2026Thursday
Onze Lieve Heer hemel
A Christian feast held 40 days after Easter, commemorating the ascension of Jesus into heaven.
May 15, 2026Friday
Day after Ascension Day
A bridge day some Belgian employers grant to extend the Ascension long weekend.
May 25, 2026Monday
Pinkstermaandag
Falls the day after Pentecost and is kept as an extra spring public holiday.
July 21, 2026Tuesday
Nationale feestdag
Marks the 1831 inauguration of Leopold I, Belgium's first king, celebrated with a military parade in Brussels.
August 15, 2026Saturday
Onze Lieve Vrouw hemelvaart
A Catholic feast celebrating the bodily assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven.
November 1, 2026Sunday
Allerheiligen
A Christian holy day honouring all saints, widely observed by visiting family graves.
November 11, 2026Wednesday
Wapenstilstand
Marks the armistice that ended the First World War on 11 November 1918.
December 25, 2026Friday
Kerstdag
The Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, the biggest family holiday of the year in Belgium.
December 26, 2026Saturday
Boxing Day
Belgium's name for Boxing Day, a traditional extra day of family time.
Holiday dates sourced from the Nager.Date public holiday API and cross-checked annually. Regional and subnational holidays may not apply to every worker in Belgium — always confirm with your employer or local authority for time-off purposes.