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Public holidays · Europe · 2027

Flag of BelgiumBelgium Holidays 2027: Public Holidays in Belgium

Belgium has 11 national public holidays in 2027. 7 of them fall on a weekday and 4 on a weekend. There are 4 long weekends and 2 more if you take a bridge day off.

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On a weekday (Mon–Fri)
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Long weekends (3+ days)
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Regional holidays

Belgium public holidays 2027 — full list

DateHolidayLocal nameType
New Year's Day Next Nieuwjaar Public holiday
Weekend Easter Sunday Pasen Public holiday
Easter Monday Paasmaandag Public holiday
Weekend Labour Day Dag van de arbeid Public holiday
Ascension Day Onze Lieve Heer hemel Public holiday
Whit Monday Pinkstermaandag Public holiday
Belgian National Day Nationale feestdag Public holiday
Weekend Assumption Day Onze Lieve Vrouw hemelvaart Public holiday
All Saints' Day Allerheiligen Public holiday
Armistice Day Wapenstilstand Public holiday
Weekend Christmas Day Kerstdag Public holiday
Bank holidays, school holidays and observances (3)
Good FridayBank holiday
Day after Ascension DayBank holiday
St. Stephen's DayBank holiday

Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.

Belgium holiday calendar 2027

  • National holiday
  • Regional holiday
  • Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)

January 1

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February

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March 2

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April

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May 3

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June

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July 1

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August 1

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September

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October

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November 2

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December 1

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Long weekends in Belgium 2027

4 long weekends come for free, and 2 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.

3days

Fri 1 Jan – Sun 3 Jan

No leave needed

3days

Sat 27 Mar – Mon 29 Mar

No leave needed

4days

Thu 6 May – Sun 9 May

Take off Fri 7 May

3days

Sat 15 May – Mon 17 May

No leave needed

3days

Sat 30 Oct – Mon 1 Nov

No leave needed

4days

Thu 11 Nov – Sun 14 Nov

Take off Fri 12 Nov

Belgium vs its neighbours — public holidays in 2027

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Planning a trip to Belgium?

On public holidays banks, offices and many shops close, public transport often runs a Sunday timetable and popular destinations get busy and more expensive. Book early around long weekends.

Frequently asked questions about holidays in Belgium

How many public holidays does Belgium have in 2027?

11 national public holidays. That ranks Belgium #131 of 234 countries by number of holidays in 2027.

How many long weekends are there in Belgium in 2027?

4 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave, and 2 more with a bridge day. Best deal: take 1 day off (Fri 7 May) for 4 days in a row from 6 May.

Which Belgium public holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?

Easter Sunday (Sun 28 Mar), Labour Day (Sat 1 May), Assumption Day (Sun 15 Aug) and Christmas Day (Sat 25 Dec). Whether a substitute day off is given depends on national law.

Which month has the most public holidays in Belgium?

May, with 3 national holidays: Labour Day, Ascension Day and Whit Monday.