Public Holidays in Belgium, 2027
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, Monday gives you the most public holidays in 2027 (3 days). That's 3 more free days than Tuesday.
Planning a roster?
For scheduling: Monday is your most disrupted weekday over 2027 with 3 public holidays. Plan for reduced coverage or higher absence rates on Mondays.
Holiday breakdown by weekday
Monday3 holidays
2027
- Mon 29 MarEaster Monday(Paasmaandag)
- Mon 17 MayWhit Monday(Pinkstermaandag)
- Mon 1 NovAll Saints' Day(Allerheiligen)
Sunday2 holidays
2027
- Sun 28 MarEaster Sunday(Pasen)
- Sun 15 AugAssumption Day(Onze Lieve Vrouw hemelvaart)
Thursday2 holidays
2027
- Thu 6 MayAscension Day(Onze Lieve Heer hemel)
- Thu 11 NovArmistice Day(Wapenstilstand)
Saturday2 holidays
2027
- Sat 1 MayLabour Day(Dag van de arbeid)
- Sat 25 DecChristmas Day(Kerstdag)
Wednesday1 holiday
2027
- Wed 21 JulBelgian National Day(Nationale feestdag)
Friday1 holiday
2027
- Fri 1 JanNew Year's Day(Nieuwjaar)
Working days overview
| Month | 2027 |
|---|---|
| January | 20(-1) |
| February | 20 |
| March | 22(-1) |
| April | 22 |
| May | 19(-2) |
| June | 22 |
| July | 21(-1) |
| August | 22 |
| September | 22 |
| October | 21 |
| November | 20(-2) |
| December | 23 |
| Total | 254 |
Long weekends in 2027
1 Jan - 3 Jan
27 Mar - 29 Mar
6 May - 9 May
Requires a bridge day
15 May - 17 May
30 Oct - 1 Nov
11 Nov - 14 Nov
Requires a bridge day
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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