Public Holidays in Belgium
Belgium observes 10 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
Upcoming holidays in Belgium
- National HolidayTuesday, July 21, 2026
- AssomptionSaturday, August 15, 2026
- All Saints' DaySunday, November 1, 2026
- ArmisticeWednesday, November 11, 2026
- Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026
2026 at a glance
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January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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All holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 6 | Tuesday | Epiphany | Observance |
| Feb 14 | Saturday | Valentine's Day | Observance |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Lundi de Pâques | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 10 | Sunday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension | Public |
| May 24 | Sunday | Pentecost | Observance |
| May 25 | Monday | Lundi de Pentecôte | Public |
| Jul 21 | Tuesday | National Holiday | Public |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assomption | Public |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day | Public |
| Nov 2 | Monday | All Souls' Day | Observance |
| Nov 11 | Wednesday | Armistice | Public |
| Nov 15 | Sunday | Fête du Roi | Observance |
| Dec 6 | Sunday | Saint Nicholas | Observance |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026