Public holidays

Belgium public holidays 2021

Every public holiday in Belgium for 2021, plus the bridge days that turn them into long weekends. Want the most efficient plan for your leave? Plan your 2021 leave →

The best long weekends in Belgium, 2021

  • Nieuwjaar — 2021-01-01 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
  • Paasmaandag — 2021-04-05 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
  • Pinkstermaandag — 2021-05-24 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
  • Allerheiligen — 2021-11-01 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
  • Onze Lieve Heer hemel — 2021-05-13 (Thursday). Bridge the Friday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
  • Wapenstilstand — 2021-11-11 (Thursday). Bridge the Friday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
  • Nationale feestdag — 2021-07-21 (Wednesday). Bridge either side for a 5-day break. (2 leave days → 5 days off)

All Belgium public holidays in 2021

DateDayHoliday
2021-01-01FridayNieuwjaar
2021-04-04SundayPasen
2021-04-05MondayPaasmaandag
2021-05-01SaturdayDag van de arbeid
2021-05-13ThursdayOnze Lieve Heer hemel
2021-05-24MondayPinkstermaandag
2021-07-21WednesdayNationale feestdag
2021-08-15SundayOnze Lieve Vrouw hemelvaart
2021-11-01MondayAllerheiligen
2021-11-11ThursdayWapenstilstand
2021-12-25SaturdayKerstdag

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