Holidays in Belgium
Every public, bank and school holiday in Belgium for 2026 and 2027, with long weekends and festival days marked.
Next public holiday
Belgium has 18 holidays in 2026: 10 public, 8 observance.
Year at a glance
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January 2026
- New Year's DayNouvel An
- Epiphanyl'ÉpiphaniePassed
February 2026
- Valentine's DaySaint-ValentinPassed
April 2026
- Easter SundayPâques
- Easter MondayLundi de Pâques
May 2026
- Labour DayFête du travailPassed
- Mother's DayFête des MèresPassed
- Ascension DayAscensionPassed
- PentecostPentecôtePassed
- Whit MondayLundi de PentecôtePassed
July 2026
- National HolidayFête nationalePassed
August 2026
- AssumptionAssomptionPassed
November 2026
- All Saints' DayToussaintNext · In 8 days
- All Souls' DayFête des mortsIn 9 days
- ArmisticeIn 18 days
- Fête du RoiIn 22 days
December 2026
- Saint NicholasSaint-NicolasIn 43 days
- Christmas DayNoëlIn 62 daysRead the guide to Christmas Day
Festivals in Belgium
Carnival of Binche
7–9 Feb 2027BEBelgium
Rock Werchter
1–4 Jul 2027BEBelgium
Chocolate Festival
Expected March 2027BEBelgium
Tomorrowland
Expected July 2027BEBelgium
Europalia
Expected October 2027BEBelgiumRead more
Christmas
December 25th is of great importance across many countries in this continent, as it connects to Christmas but also retains other unique cultural festivals.
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Easter
Easter in Europe is a vibrant and diverse celebration, blending religious traditions with cultural heritage. It commemorates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and features various customs across the continent.
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New Years
New Year's celebrations in Europe are a vibrant blend of traditions and festivities. The night is marked by fireworks, parties, and communal gatherings. Unique customs such as eating twelve grapes at midnight for luck, making predictions for the future with melted lead, and enjoying special festive meals highlight the diversity of cultural practices.
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