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Belgium Calendar 2026: Public Holidays and Long Weekends

Belgium has 10 public holidays in 2026, per Belgian Public Holidays 2026 (jours fériés / feestdagen). The longest long weekend lasts 3 days on 4–6 April 2026.

10 Public Holidays
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January

Winter

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  • 1New Year's Day
February

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No holidays this month.

March

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No holidays this month.

April

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  • 6Easter Monday
May

Spring

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  • 1Labour Day
  • 14Ascension Day
  • 25Whit Monday
June

Summer

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No holidays this month.

July

Summer

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  • 21Belgian National Day
August

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  • 15Assumption Day
September

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No holidays this month.

October

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No holidays this month.

November

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  • 1All Saints' Day
  • 11Armistice Day
December

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  • 25Christmas Day

Long Weekends in Belgium, 2026

Belgium has 6 long-weekend periods in 2026 — runs of two or more consecutive work-free days formed by holidays and weekends. The longest lasts 3 days on 4–6 April 2026, covering Easter Monday. Use the day-by-day breakdown of each period to plan trips and leave requests.

4–6 April 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
  • Sat4Saturday
  • Sun5SundayHoliday
  • Mon6Easter MondayHoliday
1–3 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
  • Fri1Labour DayHoliday
  • Sat2Saturday
  • Sun3SundayHoliday
23–25 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
  • Sat23Saturday
  • Sun24SundayHoliday
  • Mon25Whit MondayHoliday
15–16 August 2026
entirely official days off
2 days
  • Sat15Assumption DayHoliday
  • Sun16SundayHoliday
31 October – 1 November 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
2 days
  • Sat31Saturday
  • Sun1All Saints' DayHoliday
25–27 December 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
  • Fri25Christmas DayHoliday
  • Sat26Saturday
  • Sun27SundayHoliday

Belgium Public Holidays in 2026

Throughout 2026, Belgium has 10 public holidays. The first holiday falls on 1 January (New Year's Day) and the last on 25 December (Christmas Day).

Public Holidays in Belgium, 2026.
DateDayHolidayType
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year's DayHoliday
6 April 2026MondayEaster MondayHoliday
1 May 2026FridayLabour DayHoliday
14 May 2026ThursdayAscension DayHoliday
25 May 2026MondayWhit MondayHoliday
21 July 2026TuesdayBelgian National DayHoliday
15 August 2026SaturdayAssumption DayHoliday
1 November 2026SundayAll Saints' DayHoliday
11 November 2026WednesdayArmistice DayHoliday
25 December 2026FridayChristmas DayHoliday

Official source: Belgian Public Holidays 2026 (jours fériés / feestdagen) (The ten legal public holidays. When a holiday falls on a weekend (Assumption Day and All Saints' Day in 2026), employees receive a replacement day scheduled at sector or company level — there is no fixed national substitute date.). Compiled by CalendarWorld. The ten legal public holidays. When a holiday falls on a weekend, employees receive a replacement day scheduled at sector or company level — there is no fixed national substitute date, so none are marked on this calendar.

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Seasons in Belgium

Belgium is in the Northern Hemisphere, with four temperate seasons.

Current season in Belgium

Spring

March – May

Days lengthen and temperatures climb after winter; trees blossom and the growing season begins.

Astronomical: 20 Mar – 21 Jun

Summer

June – August

The warmest season, with the longest daylight hours around the summer solstice.

Astronomical: 21 Jun – 23 Sep

Autumn

September – November

Temperatures cool and days shorten; deciduous leaves turn colour and fall.

Astronomical: 23 Sep – 21 Dec

Winter

December – February

The coldest season, with the shortest daylight hours around the winter solstice.

Astronomical: 21 Dec – 20 Mar

Seasonal timing is approximate and varies by region and year. Compare seasons across all countries →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Belgium have in 2026?

Belgium has 10 public holidays in 2026, per Belgian Public Holidays 2026 (jours fériés / feestdagen).

How many long weekends are there in Belgium in 2026?

There are 6 long-weekend periods in Belgium in 2026. The longest lasts 3 days on 4-6 April 2026, covering Easter Monday.

What is the official source for the 2026 Belgium holiday calendar?

The official source is Belgian Public Holidays 2026 (jours fériés / feestdagen) (The ten legal public holidays. When a holiday falls on a weekend (Assumption Day and All Saints' Day in 2026), employees receive a replacement day scheduled at sector or company level — there is no fixed national substitute date).

What happens when a Belgian public holiday falls on a weekend?

Employees are legally entitled to a replacement day (jour de remplacement / vervangingsdag), but the date is set by the sector, the company, or individual agreement rather than nationally. In 2026 this applies to Assumption Day (Saturday, 15 August) and All Saints' Day (Sunday, 1 November); many employers default the replacement to the nearest working day.

Are the community festival days Belgian public holidays?

No. The festival days of the language communities — such as the Flemish Community Day (11 July) and the French Community Day (27 September) — are days off mainly for community public services and are not among the ten legal public holidays for all employees.

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