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2026 public holidays in Belgium
14 official public holidays in 2026, with 9 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
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Allerheiligen
Sunday, November 1 2026
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2026 bridge days and long weekends
A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday: take just one day off for a four-day break. On a Monday or Friday: three days off without using any leave.
- Bridge · 4 days
Nieuwjaar
Thursday, January 1
From Thursday, January 1 to Sunday, January 4 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Goede Vrijdag
Friday, April 3
From Friday, April 3 to Sunday, April 5
- Weekend · 3 days
Paasmaandag
Monday, April 6
From Saturday, April 4 to Monday, April 6
- Weekend · 3 days
Dag van de arbeid
Friday, May 1
From Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 3
- Bridge · 4 days
Onze Lieve Heer hemel
Thursday, May 14
From Thursday, May 14 to Sunday, May 17 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Day after Ascension Day
Friday, May 15
From Friday, May 15 to Sunday, May 17
- Weekend · 3 days
Pinkstermaandag
Monday, May 25
From Saturday, May 23 to Monday, May 25
- Bridge · 4 days
Nationale feestdag
Tuesday, July 21
From Saturday, July 18 to Tuesday, July 21 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Kerstdag
Friday, December 25
From Friday, December 25 to Sunday, December 27
2026 calendar
- 1JanNieuwjaarThursday, January 1 · New Year's Day
- 3AprGoede VrijdagFriday, April 3 · Good Friday
- 5AprPasenSunday, April 5 · Easter Sunday
- 6AprPaasmaandagMonday, April 6 · Easter Monday
- 1MayDag van de arbeidFriday, May 1 · Labour Day
- 14MayOnze Lieve Heer hemelThursday, May 14 · Ascension Day
- 15MayDay after Ascension DayFriday, May 15
- 25MayPinkstermaandagMonday, May 25 · Whit Monday
- 21JulNationale feestdagTuesday, July 21 · Belgian National Day
- 15AugOnze Lieve Vrouw hemelvaartSaturday, August 15 · Assumption Day
- 1NovAllerheiligenSunday, November 1 · All Saints' Day
- 11NovWapenstilstandWednesday, November 11 · Armistice Day
- 25DecKerstdagFriday, December 25 · Christmas Day
- 26DecBoxing DaySaturday, December 26 · St. Stephen's Day
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy.
More practical info: Belgium
- Country guideEverything about a country on one page: time, weather, currency, plugs, emergency numbers, tipping, visas.
- When to goThe best time to visit every country and major city: temperatures, rainfall, and sunshine based on ten years of data.
- WeatherTemperature, rain, wind, and UV index for every capital.
- Air qualityPollution, fine particulate matter, and ozone, with a 36-hour forecast.
- Local timeLive clock, time zone, and time difference from where you are.
- Power OutletsPlug type, voltage, and whether your devices need an adapter.
- Driving SideWhich side of the road to drive on and which license you need before renting a car.
- Emergency NumbersPolice, ambulance, and fire department numbers for every country.
- TippingHow much to tip at restaurants, in taxis, and at hotels.
- Dialing CodesHow to call a country from abroad.
- Salat TimesFajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, and Imsak times in every capital.
- QiblaReal-time compass pointing to the Kaaba from your GPS location.
- Visa requirements from FranceDo you need a visa for Belgium?