Public Holidays in Belgium, 2029
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 2029 (3 days). That's 3 more free days than Friday.
Planning a roster?
For scheduling: Monday is your most disrupted weekday over 2029 with 3 public holidays. Plan for reduced coverage or higher absence rates on Mondays.
Holiday breakdown by weekday
Monday 3 holidays
2029
- Mon 1 Jan New Year's Day (Nieuwjaar)
- Mon 2 Apr Easter Monday (Paasmaandag)
- Mon 21 May Whit Monday (Pinkstermaandag)
Sunday 2 holidays
2029
- Sun 1 Apr Easter Sunday (Pasen)
- Sun 11 Nov Armistice Day (Wapenstilstand)
Tuesday 2 holidays
2029
- Tue 1 May Labour Day (Dag van de arbeid)
- Tue 25 Dec Christmas Day (Kerstdag)
Thursday 2 holidays
2029
- Thu 10 May Ascension Day (Onze Lieve Heer hemel)
- Thu 1 Nov All Saints' Day (Allerheiligen)
Wednesday 1 holiday
2029
- Wed 15 Aug Assumption Day (Onze Lieve Vrouw hemelvaart)
Saturday 1 holiday
2029
- Sat 21 Jul Belgian National Day (Nationale feestdag)
Working days overview
| Month | 2029 |
|---|---|
| January | 22 (-1) |
| February | 20 |
| March | 22 |
| April | 20 (-1) |
| May | 20 (-3) |
| June | 21 |
| July | 22 |
| August | 22 (-1) |
| September | 20 |
| October | 23 |
| November | 21 (-1) |
| December | 20 (-1) |
| Total | 253 |
Long weekends in 2029
30 Dec - 1 Jan
31 Mar - 2 Apr
28 Apr - 1 May
Requires a bridge day
10 May - 13 May
Requires a bridge day
19 May - 21 May
1 Nov - 4 Nov
Requires a bridge day
22 Dec - 25 Dec
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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