Public holidays

🇧🇪Belgium 2024

Public holidays
14
in 2024
Next holiday
New Year's Day
Jan 1
Long weekends
7
Mon & Fri holidays
On a weekend
2
fall Sat/Sun
Holidays by month
Where they cluster across the year
1
J
F
2
M
1
A
4
M
J
1
J
1
A
S
O
2
N
2
D
Year at a glance
Every holiday on the calendar line
JanMarMayJulSepNov
Upcoming this year
Already passed
Today
All holidays
1
Jan
New Year's Day
Monday · Nieuwjaar
Public
29
Mar
Good Friday
Friday · Goede Vrijdag
Bank
31
Mar
Easter Sunday
Sunday · Pasen
Public
1
Apr
Easter Monday
Monday · Paasmaandag
Public
1
May
Labour Day
Wednesday · Dag van de arbeid
Public
9
May
Ascension Day
Thursday · Onze Lieve Heer hemel
Public
10
May
Day after Ascension Day
Friday
Bank
20
May
Whit Monday
Monday · Pinkstermaandag
Public
21
Jul
Belgian National Day
Sunday · Nationale feestdag
Public
15
Aug
Assumption Day
Thursday · Onze Lieve Vrouw hemelvaart
Public
1
Nov
All Saints' Day
Friday · Allerheiligen
Public
11
Nov
Armistice Day
Monday · Wapenstilstand
Public
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Wednesday · Kerstdag
Public
26
Dec
St. Stephen's Day
Thursday · Boxing Day
Bank
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API

About public holidays in Belgium

In 2024, Belgium has 14 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is May, with 4. 4 months have no public holiday at all.

There are 7 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 2 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday.

The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from New Year's Day (January 1) to Good Friday (March 29): 88 days.

The first holiday of the year is New Year's Day (January 1) and the last is St. Stephen's Day (December 26).

Long weekends in 2024
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
New Year's Day
January 1 · Monday
Good Friday
March 29 · Friday
Easter Monday
April 1 · Monday
Day after Ascension Day
May 10 · Friday
Whit Monday
May 20 · Monday
All Saints' Day
November 1 · Friday
Armistice Day
November 11 · Monday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Belgium have in 2024?+
Belgium has 14 official public holidays in 2024, with May being the busiest month (4).
What is the first public holiday of 2024 in Belgium?+
The first public holiday of 2024 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Belgium in 2024?+
7 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2024 holidays fall on a weekend in Belgium?+
2 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Easter Sunday (March 31), Belgian National Day (July 21).