Public holidays in Belgium 2026 and 2027
Belgium has 12 public holidays in 2027. Every national holiday for 2026 and 2027 is listed below with its date and day of the week.
Public holidays in Belgium 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Sun, Apr 5, 2026 | Easter Sunday |
| Mon, Apr 6, 2026 | Easter Monday |
| Fri, May 1, 2026 | Labor Day |
| Thu, May 14, 2026 | Ascension Day |
| Sun, May 24, 2026 | Pentecost |
| Mon, May 25, 2026 | Pentecost Monday |
| Tue, Jul 21, 2026 | National Day |
| Sat, Aug 15, 2026 | Assumption Day |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | All Saints' Day |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Armistice Day |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
Public holidays in Belgium 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Sun, Mar 28, 2027 | Easter Sunday |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | Easter Monday |
| Sat, May 1, 2027 | Labor Day |
| Thu, May 6, 2027 | Ascension Day |
| Sun, May 16, 2027 | Pentecost |
| Mon, May 17, 2027 | Pentecost Monday |
| Wed, Jul 21, 2027 | National Day |
| Sun, Aug 15, 2027 | Assumption Day |
| Mon, Nov 1, 2027 | All Saints' Day |
| Thu, Nov 11, 2027 | Armistice Day |
| Sat, Dec 25, 2027 | Christmas Day |
Holiday data from the open-source holidays project.
Seasons in Belgium
Belgium is in the Northern Hemisphere, so its seasons follow the usual northern calendar.
| Season | Months (meteorological) | Astronomical start |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | March, April, May | March 20, 2027 (equinox) |
| Summer | June, July, August | June 21, 2027 (solstice) |
| Fall (autumn) | September, October, November | September 23, 2027 (equinox) |
| Winter | December, January, February | December 21, 2026 (solstice) |
See the equinox, summer solstice and winter solstice pages for exact times.
Questions people ask
How many public holidays does Belgium have in 2027?
12 days in 2027 are public holidays in Belgium, counting days that are moved or observed on another date.
What is the next public holiday in Belgium?
The next one is shown at the top of this page and updates every day. The full lists for 2026 and 2027 are below.
Are these holidays the same everywhere in Belgium?
These are the national public holidays. Some states, provinces or regions add their own days, and banks or schools may follow a slightly different list.
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