Public holidays
🇧🇪Belgium 2025
Public holidays
14
in 2025
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
Year at a glance
Every holiday on the calendar line
JanMarMayJulSepNov
Upcoming this year
Already passed
Today
All holidays
New Year's Day
Wednesday · Nieuwjaar
Public
Good Friday
Friday · Goede Vrijdag
Bank
Easter Sunday
Sunday · Pasen
Public
Easter Monday
Monday · Paasmaandag
Public
Labour Day
Thursday · Dag van de arbeid
Public
Ascension Day
Thursday · Onze Lieve Heer hemel
Public
Day after Ascension Day
Friday
Bank
Whit Monday
Monday · Pinkstermaandag
Public
Belgian National Day
Monday · Nationale feestdag
Public
Assumption Day
Friday · Onze Lieve Vrouw hemelvaart
Public
All Saints' Day
Saturday · Allerheiligen
Public
Armistice Day
Tuesday · Wapenstilstand
Public
Christmas Day
Thursday · Kerstdag
Public
St. Stephen's Day
Friday · Boxing Day
Bank
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API
About public holidays in Belgium
In 2025, Belgium has 14 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is April, with 3. 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 (April 18): 107 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 2025
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Good Friday
April 18 · Friday
Easter Monday
April 21 · Monday
Day after Ascension Day
May 30 · Friday
Whit Monday
June 9 · Monday
Belgian National Day
July 21 · Monday
Assumption Day
August 15 · Friday
St. Stephen's Day
December 26 · Friday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Belgium have in 2025?+
Belgium has 14 official public holidays in 2025, with April being the busiest month (3).
What is the first public holiday of 2025 in Belgium?+
The first public holiday of 2025 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Belgium in 2025?+
7 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2025 holidays fall on a weekend in Belgium?+
2 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Easter Sunday (April 20), All Saints' Day (November 1).