Belgium Public Holidays

Public Holidays in Belgium 2023

There are 18 officially recognized holidays in Belgium (10 Public Holidays, 8 Observance Holidays)

Public holidays are days of celebration where countries celebrate important historical or religious events. In some cases, there are public holidays which are celebrated exclusively in certain region of the country.
NameNative NameDateType
New Year's Day
Nouvel An01 Jan 2023
Epiphany
l'Épiphanie06 Jan 2023
Valentine's DaySaint-Valentin14 Feb 2023
Easter Sunday
Pâques09 Apr 2023
Easter Monday
Lundi de Pâques10 Apr 2023
Labour Day
Fête du travail01 May 2023
Mother's Day
Fête des Mères14 May 2023
Ascension Day
Ascension18 May 2023
Pentecost
Pentecôte28 May 2023
Whit Monday
Lundi de Pentecôte29 May 2023
National HolidayFête nationale21 Jul 2023
Assumption
Assomption15 Aug 2023
All Saints' Day
Toussaint01 Nov 2023
All Souls' Day
Fête des morts02 Nov 2023
ArmisticeArmistice11 Nov 2023
Fête du RoiFête du Roi15 Nov 2023
Saint NicholasSaint-Nicolas06 Dec 2023
Christmas Day
Noël25 Dec 2023