# Belgium public holidays 2026

> Every public holiday in Belgium for 2026, plus the bridge days that turn them into long weekends. Plan the most efficient time off at https://roamgap.ike.work/year?country=BE.

## 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 |

## Related

- Belgium 2025: https://roamgap.ike.work/public-holidays/be/2025
- Belgium 2027: https://roamgap.ike.work/public-holidays/be/2027
- Interactive 2026 calendar: https://roamgap.ike.work/calendar?country=BE&year=2026
- Plan your leave: https://roamgap.ike.work/year?country=BE