🇧🇪 Belgium Public Holidays 2025

Q: How many public holidays does Belgium have in 2025?

Belgium has 14 public holidays in 2025.

Q: What is the next public holiday in Belgium?

The next public holiday in Belgium is New Year's Day on 1 January 2025.

Q: Are public holidays paid days off in Belgium?

In Belgium, most public holidays are paid days off for employees. Always verify with your employer or local labour authority.

2025 2026 2027

All Public Holidays 2025

14 holidays

Date	Holiday	Type
1 January 2025	New Year's Day Nieuwjaar	National
18 April 2025	Good Friday Goede Vrijdag	National
20 April 2025	Easter Sunday Pasen	National
21 April 2025	Easter Monday Paasmaandag	National
1 May 2025	Labour Day Dag van de arbeid	National
29 May 2025	Ascension Day Onze Lieve Heer hemel	National
30 May 2025	Day after Ascension Day	National
9 June 2025	Whit Monday Pinkstermaandag	National
21 July 2025	Belgian National Day Nationale feestdag	National
15 August 2025	Assumption Day Onze Lieve Vrouw hemelvaart	National
1 November 2025	All Saints' Day Allerheiligen	National
11 November 2025	Armistice Day Wapenstilstand	National
25 December 2025	Christmas Day Kerstdag	National
26 December 2025	St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day	National

Bridge Days 2025 — Best time-off deals

Labour Day

1 leave day4 days off

Take 2 May 2025 off → 1 May 2025 to 4 May 2025 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

Armistice Day

1 leave day4 days off

Take 10 Nov 2025 off → 8 Nov 2025 to 11 Nov 2025 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

New Year's Day

2 leave days5 days off

Take 30 Dec 2024 + 31 Dec 2024 off → 28 Dec 2024 to 1 Jan 2025 (5 days off, 2 leave days)

New Year's Day

2 leave days5 days off

Take 2 Jan 2025 + 3 Jan 2025 off → 1 Jan 2025 to 5 Jan 2025 (5 days off, 2 leave days)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Belgium have in 2025?+

Belgium has 14 public holidays in 2025, of which 14 are national holidays observed across the entire country.

What is the next public holiday in Belgium?+

There are no more public holidays in Belgium for 2025.

Are public holidays paid days off in Belgium?+

In Belgium, national public holidays are generally paid days off for employees. Regional holidays may vary by employer. Always verify with your employer or local labour authority.

Can I add Belgium public holidays to my calendar?+

Yes. Use the "Add all holidays to calendar" button on this page to download an .ics file that works with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, and Microsoft Outlook.

What are bridge days in Belgium?+

Bridge days (or Brückentage) are working days between a public holiday and a weekend. By taking 1 bridge day off, you can get 4 or more consecutive days off. See the bridge days section above for the best opportunities in 2025.

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