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🇧🇪 Belgium Public Holidays 2026

Belgium has 10 national public holidays in 2026 that apply everywhere, and 10 distinct dates once regional public holidays are included. The next public holiday in Belgium is All Saints' Day on 1 November 2026, which is in 3 days.

🇧🇪 Next Public Holiday — Belgium

All Saints' Day

Allerheiligen

1 November 2026

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All Public Holidays 2026

10 holidays
DateHolidayType
1 January 2026
New Year's Day
Nieuwjaar
National
3 April 2026
Good Friday
Goede Vrijdag
Not a day off
5 April 2026
Easter Sunday
Pasen
Not a day off
6 April 2026
Easter Monday
Paasmaandag
National
1 May 2026
Labour Day
Dag van de arbeid
National
14 May 2026
Ascension Day
Onze Lieve Heer hemel
National
15 May 2026
Day after Ascension Day
Not a day off
25 May 2026
Whit Monday
Pinkstermaandag
National
21 July 2026
Belgian National Day
Nationale feestdag
National
15 August 2026
Assumption Day
Onze Lieve Vrouw hemelvaart
National
1 November 2026
NextAll Saints' Day
Allerheiligen
National
11 November 2026
Armistice Day
Wapenstilstand
National
25 December 2026
Christmas Day
Kerstdag
National
26 December 2026
St. Stephen's Day
Boxing Day
Not a day off

Days listed but not counted in the 10 above

These days appear on many calendars as public holidays, and sources genuinely disagree about them. Where they conflict, we follow the official government or statutory source and name it below, so a day is only counted in the totals on this page if the law actually gives it to you. That is why our figure can be lower than the one you see elsewhere.

Good Friday (Goede Vrijdag)Not a day off
What the law says: Not one of the ten legal public holidays set by the Royal Decree of 18 April 1974.
In practice: Banks and Euronext Brussels close, and many employers grant the day under a sector collective agreement — so in practice a large share of employees do have it off.
Source followed: Royal Decree of 18 April 1974, art. 1 (ejustice.just.fgov.be)
Easter Sunday (Pasen)Not a day off
What the law says: Not listed in the Royal Decree of 18 April 1974.
In practice: Listed here for completeness. It always falls on a Sunday, so no working day is lost either way.
Source followed: Royal Decree of 18 April 1974, art. 1 (ejustice.just.fgov.be)
Day after Ascension DayNot a day off
What the law says: Not a legal public holiday in Belgium at all.
In practice: Very widely granted as a bridge day, particularly in the public sector and banking, which is why it appears on many calendars. There is no legal entitlement to it.
Source followed: Royal Decree of 18 April 1974, art. 1 (ejustice.just.fgov.be)
St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day)Not a day off
What the law says: Not one of the ten legal public holidays. Only 25 December is.
In practice: Banks and much of the public sector close on 26 December, and some collective agreements grant it.
Source followed: Royal Decree of 18 April 1974, art. 1 (ejustice.just.fgov.be)

Bridge Days 2026 — Best time-off deals

New Year's Day
1 leave day4 days off
Take 2 Jan 2026 off → 1 Jan 2026 to 4 Jan 2026 (4 days off, 1 leave day)
Belgian National Day
1 leave day4 days off
Take 20 Jul 2026 off → 18 Jul 2026 to 21 Jul 2026 (4 days off, 1 leave day)
Armistice Day
2 leave days5 days off
Take 9 Nov 2026 + 10 Nov 2026 off → 7 Nov 2026 to 11 Nov 2026 (5 days off, 2 leave days)
Armistice Day
2 leave days5 days off
Take 12 Nov 2026 + 13 Nov 2026 off → 11 Nov 2026 to 15 Nov 2026 (5 days off, 2 leave days)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Belgium have in 2026?+
Belgium has 10 national public holidays in 2026 that apply everywhere, and 10 distinct dates once regional public holidays are included.
What is the next public holiday in Belgium?+
The next public holiday in Belgium is All Saints' Day on 1 November 2026, which is in 3 days.
Why is Belgium's 2026 public holiday total lower here than on some other calendars?+
Because 4 days that many calendars count are not statutory public holidays in Belgium in 2026: Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Day after Ascension Day and St. Stephen's Day. They are listed on this page and labelled "Not a day off", but left out of the 10-day total, because a day is only counted here if the law actually gives it to you. Where sources conflict we follow the official government or statutory source and name it, so you can see the disagreement rather than be puzzled by it.
Is Good Friday a public holiday in Belgium in 2026?+
No — not as a day off in 2026. Not one of the ten legal public holidays set by the Royal Decree of 18 April 1974. In practice: Banks and Euronext Brussels close, and many employers grant the day under a sector collective agreement — so in practice a large share of employees do have it off. Source followed: Royal Decree of 18 April 1974, art. 1 (ejustice.just.fgov.be).
Is Easter Sunday a public holiday in Belgium in 2026?+
No — not as a day off in 2026. Not listed in the Royal Decree of 18 April 1974. In practice: Listed here for completeness. It always falls on a Sunday, so no working day is lost either way. Source followed: Royal Decree of 18 April 1974, art. 1 (ejustice.just.fgov.be).
Is Day after Ascension Day a public holiday in Belgium in 2026?+
No — not as a day off in 2026. Not a legal public holiday in Belgium at all. In practice: Very widely granted as a bridge day, particularly in the public sector and banking, which is why it appears on many calendars. There is no legal entitlement to it. Source followed: Royal Decree of 18 April 1974, art. 1 (ejustice.just.fgov.be).
Which other public holidays in Belgium are listed but not counted?+
All 4 are listed in the "Days listed but not counted" section on this page, each with what the law says, what happens in practice, and the government source we followed: Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Day after Ascension Day and St. Stephen's Day.
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 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 2026.
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