Public holidays
Belgium public holidays 2026
Every public holiday in Belgium for 2026, plus the bridge days that turn them into long weekends. Want the most efficient plan for your leave? Plan your 2026 leave →
The best long weekends in Belgium, 2026
- Paasmaandag — 2026-04-06 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Dag van de arbeid — 2026-05-01 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Pinkstermaandag — 2026-05-25 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Kerstdag — 2026-12-25 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Nieuwjaar — 2026-01-01 (Thursday). Bridge the Friday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
- Onze Lieve Heer hemel — 2026-05-14 (Thursday). Bridge the Friday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
- Nationale feestdag — 2026-07-21 (Tuesday). Bridge the Monday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
- Wapenstilstand — 2026-11-11 (Wednesday). Bridge either side for a 5-day break. (2 leave days → 5 days off)
All Belgium public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | Thursday | Nieuwjaar |
| 2026-04-05 | Sunday | Pasen |
| 2026-04-06 | Monday | Paasmaandag |
| 2026-05-01 | Friday | Dag van de arbeid |
| 2026-05-14 | Thursday | Onze Lieve Heer hemel |
| 2026-05-25 | Monday | Pinkstermaandag |
| 2026-07-21 | Tuesday | Nationale feestdag |
| 2026-08-15 | Saturday | Onze Lieve Vrouw hemelvaart |
| 2026-11-01 | Sunday | Allerheiligen |
| 2026-11-11 | Wednesday | Wapenstilstand |
| 2026-12-25 | Friday | Kerstdag |