Public Holidays in Belgium 2026
Official public holidays, local names and observed dates.
This page lists public holidays in Belgium for 2026. Holiday dates are useful for travel planning, payroll calendars, school schedules and market closures. Data is loaded server-side and cached so the holiday list is available in the HTML for search engines.
Holiday Calendar
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Nieuwjaar | Public |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday | Goede Vrijdag | Bank |
| Apr 5, 2026 | Easter Sunday | Pasen | Public |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | Paasmaandag | Public |
| May 1, 2026 | Labour Day | Dag van de arbeid | Public |
| May 14, 2026 | Ascension Day | Onze Lieve Heer hemel | Public |
| May 15, 2026 | Day after Ascension Day | Day after Ascension Day | Bank |
| May 25, 2026 | Whit Monday | Pinkstermaandag | Public |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Belgian National Day | Nationale feestdag | Public |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Assumption Day | Onze Lieve Vrouw hemelvaart | Public |
| Nov 1, 2026 | All Saints' Day | Allerheiligen | Public |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Armistice Day | Wapenstilstand | Public |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Kerstdag | Public |
| Dec 26, 2026 | St. Stephen's Day | Boxing Day | Bank |