Public holidays

🇧🇪Belgium 2028

Public holidays
14
in 2028
Next holiday
New Year's Day
Jan 1
Long weekends
7
Mon & Fri holidays
On a weekend
3
fall Sat/Sun
Holidays by month
Where they cluster across the year
1
J
F
M
3
A
3
M
1
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
Saturday · Nieuwjaar
Public
14
Apr
Good Friday
Friday · Goede Vrijdag
Bank
16
Apr
Easter Sunday
Sunday · Pasen
Public
17
Apr
Easter Monday
Monday · Paasmaandag
Public
1
May
Labour Day
Monday · Dag van de arbeid
Public
25
May
Ascension Day
Thursday · Onze Lieve Heer hemel
Public
26
May
Day after Ascension Day
Friday
Bank
5
Jun
Whit Monday
Monday · Pinkstermaandag
Public
21
Jul
Belgian National Day
Friday · Nationale feestdag
Public
15
Aug
Assumption Day
Tuesday · Onze Lieve Vrouw hemelvaart
Public
1
Nov
All Saints' Day
Wednesday · Allerheiligen
Public
11
Nov
Armistice Day
Saturday · Wapenstilstand
Public
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Monday · Kerstdag
Public
26
Dec
St. Stephen's Day
Tuesday · Boxing Day
Bank
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API

About public holidays in Belgium

In 2028, 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, 3 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 14): 104 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 2028
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Good Friday
April 14 · Friday
Easter Monday
April 17 · Monday
Labour Day
May 1 · Monday
Day after Ascension Day
May 26 · Friday
Whit Monday
June 5 · Monday
Belgian National Day
July 21 · Friday
Christmas Day
December 25 · Monday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Belgium have in 2028?+
Belgium has 14 official public holidays in 2028, with April being the busiest month (3).
What is the first public holiday of 2028 in Belgium?+
The first public holiday of 2028 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Belgium in 2028?+
7 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2028 holidays fall on a weekend in Belgium?+
3 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: New Year's Day (January 1), Easter Sunday (April 16), Armistice Day (November 11).