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Public Holidays in Belgium — 2026
Belgium observes 14 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every holiday with its local name and whether it applies nationwide.
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Nieuwjaar | Nationwide |
| Friday, April 3, 2026 | Good Friday | Goede Vrijdag | Nationwide |
| Sunday, April 5, 2026 | Easter Sunday | Pasen | Nationwide |
| Monday, April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | Paasmaandag | Nationwide |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 | Labour Day | Dag van de arbeid | Nationwide |
| Thursday, May 14, 2026 | Ascension Day | Onze Lieve Heer hemel | Nationwide |
| Friday, May 15, 2026 | Day after Ascension Day | Nationwide | |
| Monday, May 25, 2026 | Whit Monday | Pinkstermaandag | Nationwide |
| Tuesday, July 21, 2026 | Belgian National Day | Nationale feestdag | Nationwide |
| Saturday, August 15, 2026 | Assumption Day | Onze Lieve Vrouw hemelvaart | Nationwide |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | All Saints' Day | Allerheiligen | Nationwide |
| Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | Armistice Day | Wapenstilstand | Nationwide |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Kerstdag | Nationwide |
| Saturday, December 26, 2026 | St. Stephen's Day | Boxing Day | Nationwide |
Working days per month in 2026 (Mon–Fri excluding nationwide holidays)
| Month | Working days |
|---|---|
| January | 21 |
| February | 20 |
| March | 22 |
| April | 20 |
| May | 17 |
| June | 22 |
| July | 22 |
| August | 21 |
| September | 22 |
| October | 22 |
| November | 20 |
| December | 22 |
2027 holidays preview
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | Good Friday |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Easter Sunday |
| Monday, March 29, 2027 | Easter Monday |
| Saturday, May 1, 2027 | Labour Day |
| Thursday, May 6, 2027 | Ascension Day |
| Friday, May 7, 2027 | Day after Ascension Day |
| Monday, May 17, 2027 | Whit Monday |
| Wednesday, July 21, 2027 | Belgian National Day |
| Sunday, August 15, 2027 | Assumption Day |
| Monday, November 1, 2027 | All Saints' Day |
| Thursday, November 11, 2027 | Armistice Day |
| Saturday, December 25, 2027 | Christmas Day |
| Sunday, December 26, 2027 | St. Stephen's Day |
Note: weekend days are assumed to be Saturday and Sunday; some countries use different weekends. Regional holidays may not apply everywhere. Source: Nager.Date open holiday database. Verify critical dates with official government sources.