Belgium Public Holidays (2025–2028)
Belgium observes 10 statutory public holidays in 2026 governed by the Public Holidays Act of 4 January 1974. Easter Monday (April 6), Labour Day (Friday May 1), Whit Monday (May 25), and Christmas Day (Friday December 25) all deliver natural three-day holiday weekends. Ascension Day (Thursday May 14) and Belgian National Day (Tuesday July 21) provide ideal four-day bridge weekends (faire le pont). Because Assumption (Saturday August 15) and All Saints’ Day (Sunday November 1) fall on weekends in 2026, employers must grant two paid replacement days.
At a Glance: Statutory Days & Long Weekends
2026 – 20274 long weekends (3+ days)
View full calendar4 long weekends scheduled
Explore scheduleSPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale (Loi du 4 janvier 1974)
National labour legislation and statutory decrees governing public holidays in Belgium.
Belgium Public Holiday System & Legal Framework
Governing Legislation & Statutory Authority
National labour legislation and statutory decrees governing public holidays in Belgium.
Weekend In-Lieu Observance & Substitute Days
When national public holidays coincide with weekend days (Saturday or Sunday), statutory rollover rules or presidential/ministerial decrees typically designate the subsequent Monday as an official paid day off.
Statutory Annual Leave & Bridge Days (Ponts) Culture
Employees enjoy statutory annual leave entitlements under domestic labour law. Workers frequently combine public holidays with personal annual leave to produce extended bridge breaks.
Belgium Multi-Year Calendars & Downloads (2025–2028)
iCal (ICS) · CSV · PDFSubscribe to all years in your calendar app
Google Calendar · Apple Calendar · Outlook — the feed updates as governments publish new years.
Belgium Planning Hub: Calendars, Working Days & Schools
Working Days Calculator
Calculate exact business days, work hours, and statutory holidays for Belgium (2026 & 2027) for payroll and contracts.
Long Weekends & Leave Planner
Discover all natural 3- and 4-day weekends, plus interactive bridge day strategies turning 1–2 days of annual leave into 5–9 days off.
Today's Public Holiday Status
Live local-timezone detector answering "Is today a public holiday in Belgium?" with next upcoming closures.
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Official sources & data
- SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale - Jours fériés 2026Visit sourceService public fédéral Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale
- Portail officiel des services publics belges (belgium.be)Visit sourceService public fédéral Chancellerie du Premier Ministre
- Loi du 4 janvier 1974 relative aux jours fériésVisit sourceService public fédéral Justice (Moniteur Belge)
Frequently Asked Questions About Belgium Public Holidays
How many statutory public holidays are observed in Belgium each year?
Belgium gazettes official public holidays annually through official government notices. The exact number of observed days is detailed in our official multi-year calendar above.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend in Belgium?
Depending on official decrees, holidays falling on a weekend are commonly transferred to the following Monday to ensure workers receive their statutory paid entitlement.
Where can I download the official Belgium holiday calendar?
You can download free official calendar files directly on this page above in iCalendar (ICS for Apple/Google/Outlook), CSV spreadsheet, and printable PDF formats.
Are public holiday dates in Belgium officially confirmed?
Our records strictly track official government gazettes. Current year calendars are confirmed; upcoming provisional years are actively verified against astronomy or legislative circulars and flagged accordingly.
How can I calculate working days and business schedules in Belgium?
Visit our dedicated Working Days tool linked below, providing precise annual and monthly counts of business days, weekends, and statutory holidays for payroll and project planning.