Public Holidays for
Belgium has 10 public holidays in 2026. 8 fall on weekdays, 2 on weekends.
All 10 public holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | Nouvel An |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Lundi de Pâques |
| May 1 | Friday | Fête du travail |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension |
| May 25 | Monday | Lundi de Pentecôte |
| Jul 21 | Tuesday | Fête nationale |
| Aug 15 | Saturday(weekend) | Assomption |
| Nov 1 | Sunday(weekend) | Toussaint |
| Nov 11 | Wednesday | Armistice |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Noël |
Plan your time off
8 holidays fall on weekdays in 2026 — here are the best periods to extend them into long breaks using fewer leave days.
4 days off · 1 leave day
Jan 1 – Jan 4
Nouvel An
4 days off · 1 leave day
Apr 4 – Apr 7
Lundi de Pâques
4 days off · 1 leave day
Apr 30 – May 3
Fête du travail
4 days off · 1 leave day
May 1 – May 4
Fête du travail
4 days off · 1 leave day
May 14 – May 17
Ascension
4 days off · 1 leave day
May 23 – May 26
Lundi de Pentecôte
4 days off · 1 leave day
Jul 18 – Jul 21
Fête nationale
4 days off · 1 leave day
Dec 24 – Dec 27
Noël
4 days off · 1 leave day
Dec 25 – Dec 28
Noël
3 days off · 1 leave day
Aug 14 – Aug 16
Assomption
Leave entitlements in Belgium
Belgian employees receive 20 days of paid annual leave for a 5-day work week. Belgium has 10 official public holidays.