Here’s a simple overview of all Belgian public holidays and school holidays in 2026 – ideal if you want to book your time off early or line up a long weekend getaway.
Public holidays of 2026 in Belgium
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Getting an extra day off is always a treat. In 2026, Belgium has ten official public holidays again – perfect for catching your breath or planning something fun.
You’ll find them all listed below, together with the school holidays, so you can map out your year with ease.
Want to take a quick look at 2025 as well? Here’s the overview.
Public holidays in 2026
- New Year’s Day: Thursday 1 January 2026
- Easter Monday: Monday 6 April 2026
- Labour Day: Friday 1 May 2026
- Ascension Day: Thursday 14 May 2026
- Whit Monday: Monday 25 May 2026
- National Day: Tuesday 21 July 2026
- Assumption Day: Saturday 15 August 2026
- All Saints’ Day: Sunday 1 November 2026
- Armistice Day: Wednesday 11 November 2026
- Christmas: Friday 25 December 2026
If a public holiday falls on a Sunday or a non-working day, it is usually moved to another date. In some companies you can choose when to take it, in others the date is fixed in advance. Not sure what applies to you? Just check with your manager or HR.
School holidays in 2026
Got school-aged children? Then these dates are useful to keep in your calendar.
School holidays 2026 Flanders
- Carnival break: Monday 16 February to Sunday 22 February 2026
- Easter break: Monday 6 April to Sunday 19 April 2026
- Summer holidays: Wednesday 1 July to Monday 31 August 2026
- Autumn break: Monday 2 November to Sunday 8 November 2026
- Christmas break: Monday 21 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027
School holidays 2026 Wallonia
- Carnival break: Monday 16 February to Sunday 1 March 2026
- Easter break: Monday 27 April to Sunday 10 May 2026
- Summer holidays: Monday 6 July to Sunday 23 August 2026
- Autumn break: Monday 19 October to Sunday 1 November 2026
- Christmas break: Monday 21 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027
Not everyone is off on public holidays
In some sectors – like healthcare, logistics or hospitality – work simply continues. If you work on a public holiday, special rules or extra compensation may apply. Read the details in this article.
Time to relax… or earn a bit extra? You decide.
Whether you prefer a lazy long weekend, a mini trip, or picking up some extra income – it’s completely up to you how you make the most of your public holidays.
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