Holidays in Belgium in 2026
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Belgium in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Belgium.
| Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Belgium January 1 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Epiphany | Belgium January 6 2026, Tuesday |
Observance |
| Valentine's Day | Belgium February 14 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
| March Equinox | Belgium March 20 2026, Friday |
Seasonal |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Belgium March 29 2026, Sunday |
Clock change |
| Good Friday | Belgium April 3 2026, Friday |
Observance |
| Easter Sunday | Belgium April 5 2026, Sunday |
National |
| Easter Monday | Belgium April 6 2026, Monday |
National |
| Labor Day / May Day | Belgium May 1 2026, Friday |
National |
| Iris Day | Belgium - Brussels May 8 2026, Friday |
Local holiday |
| Ascension Day | Belgium May 14 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Day after Ascension Day | Belgium May 15 2026, Friday |
Observance |
| Whit Sunday | Belgium May 24 2026, Sunday |
National |
| Whit Monday | Belgium May 25 2026, Monday |
National |
| June Solstice | Belgium June 21 2026, Sunday |
Seasonal |
| Day of the Flemish Community | Belgium - Antwerp, Limburg, East Flanders, Flemish Brabant, West Flanders July 11 2026, Saturday |
Local holiday |
| Belgian National Day | Belgium July 21 2026, Tuesday |
National |
| Assumption of Mary | Belgium August 15 2026, Saturday |
National |
| September Equinox | Belgium September 23 2026, Wednesday |
Seasonal |
| Day of the Walloon Region | Belgium - Namur September 27 2026, Sunday |
Local holiday |
| Day of the French Community | Belgium - Walloon Brabant, Hainaut, Liège, Luxembourg, Namur September 27 2026, Sunday |
Local holiday |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Belgium October 25 2026, Sunday |
Clock change |
| Halloween | Belgium October 31 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
| All Saints' Day | Belgium November 1 2026, Sunday |
National |
| Armistice Day | Belgium November 11 2026, Wednesday |
National |
| Day of the German-speaking Community | Belgium - Liège November 15 2026, Sunday |
Local holiday |
| St. Nicholas Day | Belgium December 6 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| December Solstice | Belgium December 21 2026, Monday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Eve | Belgium December 24 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
| Christmas Day | Belgium December 25 2026, Friday |
National |
| Boxing Day | Belgium December 26 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
| New Year's Eve | Belgium December 31 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
Next Years Holidays in Belgium