Belgium
Belgium public holidays
The next public holiday in Belgium is Christmas Day, in 40 days. Here are all of them for the next 12 months, with the regions that observe each one.
Next public holiday
Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026 · in 40 days
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| December 2026 | |
| Dec 25Friday | Christmas DayNationwide |
| January 2027 | |
| Jan 1Friday | New Year's DayNationwide |
| March 2027 | |
| Mar 28Sunday | Easter SundayNationwide |
| Mar 29Monday | Easter MondayNationwide |
| May 2027 | |
| May 1Saturday | Labor DayNationwide |
| May 6Thursday | Ascension DayNationwide |
| May 16Sunday | PentecostNationwide |
| May 17Monday | Pentecost MondayNationwide |
| July 2027 | |
| Jul 21Wednesday | National DayNationwide |
| August 2027 | |
| Aug 15Sunday | Assumption DayNationwide |
| November 2027 | |
| Nov 1Monday | All Saints' DayNationwide |
| Nov 11Thursday | Armistice DayNationwide |
Long weekends coming up
5 breaks of three days or more in the next 12 months, from nationwide holidays and the weekend.
- 3 daysFri, Dec 25 – Sun, Dec 27 · Christmas Day
- 3 daysFri, Jan 1, 2027 – Sun, Jan 3, 2027 · New Year's Day
- 3 daysSat, Mar 27, 2027 – Mon, Mar 29, 2027 · Easter Sunday, Easter Monday
- 3 daysSat, May 15, 2027 – Mon, May 17, 2027 · Pentecost, Pentecost Monday
- 3 daysSat, Oct 30, 2027 – Mon, Nov 1, 2027 · All Saints' Day
Public holidays by year
Countries with similar holidays
Frequently asked questions
What is the next public holiday in Belgium?
Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026 — in 40 days.
How many public holidays does Belgium have in 2026?
12 nationwide public holidays. The 2026 page lists every one with its weekday.
Where do these dates come from?
From the open-source holidays project, which compiles each country's statutory holidays from official sources. Lunar and announced dates are marked as estimated until they're confirmed.