Belgium Public Holidays 2026
10 public holidays and 253 business days in 2026.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | Nouvel An | Day off |
| Tue, Jan 6 | l’Épiphanie | observance |
| Sat, Feb 14 | Saint-Valentin | observance |
| Sun, Apr 5 | Pâques | observance |
| Mon, Apr 6 | Lundi de Pâques | Day off |
| Fri, May 1 | Fête du travail | Day off |
| Sun, May 10 | Fête des Mères | observance |
| Thu, May 14 | Ascension | Day off |
| Sun, May 24 | Pentecôte | observance |
| Mon, May 25 | Lundi de Pentecôte | Day off |
| Tue, Jul 21 | Fête nationale | Day off |
| Sat, Aug 15 | Assomption | Day off |
| Sun, Nov 1 | Toussaint | Day off |
| Mon, Nov 2 | Fête des morts | observance |
| Wed, Nov 11 | Armistice | Day off |
| Sun, Nov 15 | Fête du Roi | observance |
| Sun, Dec 6 | Saint-Nicolas | observance |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Noël | Day off |
Business days per month in 2026
| Month | Business days | Holidays | Calendar days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 1 | 31 |
| February | 20 | 0 | 28 |
| March | 22 | 0 | 31 |
| April | 21 | 1 | 30 |
| May | 18 | 3 | 31 |
| June | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| July | 22 | 1 | 31 |
| August | 21 | 0 | 31 |
| September | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| October | 22 | 0 | 31 |
| November | 20 | 1 | 30 |
| December | 22 | 1 | 31 |
| Total | 253 | 8 | 365 |
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FAQ
How many business days are in 2026 in Belgium?
There are 253 business days in 2026 in Belgium, counting Monday to Friday and excluding 10 public holidays.
How many public holidays does Belgium have in 2026?
Belgium has 10 public holidays (days off) in 2026, starting with Nouvel An on Thursday, January 1, 2026.