Public holidays

🇧🇪Belgium 2027

Public holidays
14
in 2027
Next holiday
New Year's Day
Jan 1
Long weekends
6
Mon & Fri holidays
On a weekend
5
fall Sat/Sun
Holidays by month
Where they cluster across the year
1
J
F
3
M
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
Friday · Nieuwjaar
Public
26
Mar
Good Friday
Friday · Goede Vrijdag
Bank
28
Mar
Easter Sunday
Sunday · Pasen
Public
29
Mar
Easter Monday
Monday · Paasmaandag
Public
1
May
Labour Day
Saturday · Dag van de arbeid
Public
6
May
Ascension Day
Thursday · Onze Lieve Heer hemel
Public
7
May
Day after Ascension Day
Friday
Bank
17
May
Whit Monday
Monday · Pinkstermaandag
Public
21
Jul
Belgian National Day
Wednesday · Nationale feestdag
Public
15
Aug
Assumption Day
Sunday · Onze Lieve Vrouw hemelvaart
Public
1
Nov
All Saints' Day
Monday · Allerheiligen
Public
11
Nov
Armistice Day
Thursday · Wapenstilstand
Public
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Saturday · Kerstdag
Public
26
Dec
St. Stephen's Day
Sunday · Boxing Day
Bank
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API

About public holidays in Belgium

In 2027, Belgium has 14 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is May, with 4. 5 months have no public holiday at all.

There are 6 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 5 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 26): 84 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 2027
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
New Year's Day
January 1 · Friday
Good Friday
March 26 · Friday
Easter Monday
March 29 · Monday
Day after Ascension Day
May 7 · Friday
Whit Monday
May 17 · Monday
All Saints' Day
November 1 · Monday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Belgium have in 2027?+
Belgium has 14 official public holidays in 2027, with May being the busiest month (4).
What is the first public holiday of 2027 in Belgium?+
The first public holiday of 2027 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Belgium in 2027?+
6 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2027 holidays fall on a weekend in Belgium?+
5 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Easter Sunday (March 28), Labour Day (May 1), Assumption Day (August 15), Christmas Day (December 25), St. Stephen's Day (December 26).