Belgium Public Holidays
Belgium has ten legal public holidays set at federal level, combining Catholic feast days with civic anniversaries such as the National Day and Armistice Day. Movable holidays including Easter Monday, Ascension Day and Whit Monday are fixed by the date of Easter.
Last updated 4 August 2026.
Next holiday
Day of the Walloon Region (Namur)
20 September 2026 (Sunday), in 28 days
Upcoming public holidays
- Day of the Walloon Region (Namur)20 September 2026 (Sunday)
- Day of the French Community (5 regions)27 September 2026 (Sunday)
- All Saints' Day1 November 2026 (Sunday)
- Armistice Day11 November 2026 (Wednesday)
- Day of the German-speaking Community (Liège)15 November 2026 (Sunday)
- Christmas Day25 December 2026 (Friday)
The holidays that matter most in Belgium
Belgian National Day
The National Day on 21 July marks the day in 1831 when Leopold I swore the constitutional oath as the first King of the Belgians.
Armistice Day
Armistice Day on 11 November commemorates the end of the First World War in 1918.
Assumption of Mary
The Assumption of Mary on 15 August is a Catholic feast marking the taking up of the Virgin Mary into heaven.
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How public holidays work in Belgium
When a public holiday falls on a Sunday or another non-working day, workers are normally entitled to a replacement day off. Public holidays are the days most workplaces and schools in Belgium treat as days off, so they shape when people travel, book time away and plan around childcare. Religious holidays and wider observances sit alongside them. They are not always days off, but they are dates many households still mark. Each year page lists the public and religious holidays in full, and OneHaus keeps the complete set current in your shared home calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Belgium have?
Belgium has 15 public holidays in 2026. Open a year below to see each one with its date and day of the week.
When is the next holiday in Belgium?
The next holiday is Day of the Walloon Region (Namur) on 20 September 2026 (Sunday).
Can I add Belgium holidays to my calendar?
Yes. OneHaus subscribes your whole home to Belgium's holidays and keeps them up to date, so they show up in your shared calendar across iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Android. Start with a free 30-day trial, no card needed, then one subscription covers everyone in your home.