Maximise your leave
Maximise your 2026 annual leave in Belgium
Belgium’s 2026 public holidays create 8 long-weekend opportunities — 4 free, 4with a single bridge day. Here’s exactly when to book.
The best long weekends to book in Belgium, 2026
- Paasmaandag — 2026-04-06 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Dag van de arbeid — 2026-05-01 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Pinkstermaandag — 2026-05-25 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Kerstdag — 2026-12-25 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Nieuwjaar — 2026-01-01 (Thursday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
- Onze Lieve Heer hemel — 2026-05-14 (Thursday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
- Nationale feestdag — 2026-07-21 (Tuesday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
- Wapenstilstand — 2026-11-11 (Wednesday). Take 2 leave days for 5 days off.
Get your full optimised year
The plays above are the obvious wins. The planner combines public holidays, weekends and your whole leave budget into the most efficient plan — including the long Easter and Christmas stacks.