Public Holidays in Belgium, 2026
See all 11 public holidays and which day of the week they fall on.
Planning a day off?
If you work part-time or choose a daycare day, Sunday gives you the most public holidays in 2026 (2 days). That's 1 more free days than Saturday.
Planning a roster?
For scheduling: Sunday is your most disrupted weekday over 2026 with 2 public holidays. Plan for reduced coverage or higher absence rates on Sundays.
Holiday breakdown by weekday
Sunday2 holidays
2026
- Sun 5 AprEaster Sunday(Pasen)
- Sun 1 NovAll Saints' Day(Allerheiligen)
Monday2 holidays
2026
- Mon 6 AprEaster Monday(Paasmaandag)
- Mon 25 MayWhit Monday(Pinkstermaandag)
Thursday2 holidays
2026
- Thu 1 JanNew Year's Day(Nieuwjaar)
- Thu 14 MayAscension Day(Onze Lieve Heer hemel)
Friday2 holidays
2026
- Fri 1 MayLabour Day(Dag van de arbeid)
- Fri 25 DecChristmas Day(Kerstdag)
Tuesday1 holiday
2026
- Tue 21 JulBelgian National Day(Nationale feestdag)
Wednesday1 holiday
2026
- Wed 11 NovArmistice Day(Wapenstilstand)
Saturday1 holiday
2026
- Sat 15 AugAssumption Day(Onze Lieve Vrouw hemelvaart)
Working days overview
| Month | 2026 |
|---|---|
| January | 21(-1) |
| February | 20 |
| March | 22 |
| April | 21(-1) |
| May | 18(-3) |
| June | 22 |
| July | 22(-1) |
| August | 21 |
| September | 22 |
| October | 22 |
| November | 20(-1) |
| December | 22(-1) |
| Total | 253 |
Long weekends in 2026
1 Jan - 4 Jan
Requires a bridge day
4 Apr - 6 Apr
1 May - 3 May
14 May - 17 May
Requires a bridge day
23 May - 25 May
18 Jul - 21 Jul
Requires a bridge day
25 Dec - 27 Dec
Scheduling impact for Belgium
Belgium combines a compact national holiday calendar with a strong bridge-day culture. Easter Monday, Labour Day, Ascension, and Whit Monday can compress absence pressure into late spring.
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