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2025 calendar
2025 public holidays in Belgium
14 official public holidays in 2025, with 11 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
2025 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.
- Weekend · 3 days
Goede Vrijdag
Friday, April 18
From Friday, April 18 to Sunday, April 20
- Weekend · 3 days
Paasmaandag
Monday, April 21
From Saturday, April 19 to Monday, April 21
- Bridge · 4 days
Dag van de arbeid
Thursday, May 1
From Thursday, May 1 to Sunday, May 4 · 1 day of leave
- Bridge · 4 days
Onze Lieve Heer hemel
Thursday, May 29
From Thursday, May 29 to Sunday, June 1 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Day after Ascension Day
Friday, May 30
From Friday, May 30 to Sunday, June 1
- Weekend · 3 days
Pinkstermaandag
Monday, June 9
From Saturday, June 7 to Monday, June 9
- Weekend · 3 days
Nationale feestdag
Monday, July 21
From Saturday, July 19 to Monday, July 21
- Weekend · 3 days
Onze Lieve Vrouw hemelvaart
Friday, August 15
From Friday, August 15 to Sunday, August 17
- Bridge · 4 days
Wapenstilstand
Tuesday, November 11
From Saturday, November 8 to Tuesday, November 11 · 1 day of leave
- Bridge · 4 days
Kerstdag
Thursday, December 25
From Thursday, December 25 to Sunday, December 28 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Boxing Day
Friday, December 26
From Friday, December 26 to Sunday, December 28
2025 calendar
- 1JanNieuwjaarWednesday, January 1 · New Year's Day
- 18AprGoede VrijdagFriday, April 18 · Good Friday
- 20AprPasenSunday, April 20 · Easter Sunday
- 21AprPaasmaandagMonday, April 21 · Easter Monday
- 1MayDag van de arbeidThursday, May 1 · Labour Day
- 29MayOnze Lieve Heer hemelThursday, May 29 · Ascension Day
- 30MayDay after Ascension DayFriday, May 30
- 9JunPinkstermaandagMonday, June 9 · Whit Monday
- 21JulNationale feestdagMonday, July 21 · Belgian National Day
- 15AugOnze Lieve Vrouw hemelvaartFriday, August 15 · Assumption Day
- 1NovAllerheiligenSaturday, November 1 · All Saints' Day
- 11NovWapenstilstandTuesday, November 11 · Armistice Day
- 25DecKerstdagThursday, December 25 · Christmas Day
- 26DecBoxing DayFriday, December 26 · St. Stephen's Day
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy. See also 2026 public holidays.
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?