Public Holidays in Belgium, 2028
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 2028 (4 days). That's 3 more free days than Friday.
Planning a roster?
For scheduling: Monday is your most disrupted weekday over 2028 with 4 public holidays. Plan for reduced coverage or higher absence rates on Mondays.
Holiday breakdown by weekday
Monday 4 holidays
2028
- Mon 17 Apr Easter Monday (Paasmaandag)
- Mon 1 May Labour Day (Dag van de arbeid)
- Mon 5 Jun Whit Monday (Pinkstermaandag)
- Mon 25 Dec Christmas Day (Kerstdag)
Saturday 2 holidays
2028
- Sat 1 Jan New Year's Day (Nieuwjaar)
- Sat 11 Nov Armistice Day (Wapenstilstand)
Sunday 1 holiday
2028
- Sun 16 Apr Easter Sunday (Pasen)
Tuesday 1 holiday
2028
- Tue 15 Aug Assumption Day (Onze Lieve Vrouw hemelvaart)
Wednesday 1 holiday
2028
- Wed 1 Nov All Saints' Day (Allerheiligen)
Thursday 1 holiday
2028
- Thu 25 May Ascension Day (Onze Lieve Heer hemel)
Friday 1 holiday
2028
- Fri 21 Jul Belgian National Day (Nationale feestdag)
Working days overview
| Month | 2028 |
|---|---|
| January | 21 |
| February | 21 |
| March | 23 |
| April | 19 (-1) |
| May | 21 (-2) |
| June | 21 (-1) |
| July | 20 (-1) |
| August | 22 (-1) |
| September | 21 |
| October | 22 |
| November | 21 (-1) |
| December | 20 (-1) |
| Total | 252 |
Long weekends in 2028
15 Apr - 17 Apr
29 Apr - 1 May
25 May - 28 May
Requires a bridge day
3 Jun - 5 Jun
21 Jul - 23 Jul
12 Aug - 15 Aug
Requires a bridge day
23 Dec - 25 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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