Belgium Public Holidays 2026 – Bank & National Holiday Calendar
Belgium bank holidays 2026 include official national holidays,
religious holidays, public sector closures, stock market holidays and government observances
across major cities like capital city, financial hubs and regional states.
The updated Belgium national holidays list calendar helps businesses, travelers,
students and government employees plan work schedules and vacation trips efficiently.
Major celebrations such as New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Labour Day, Christmas Day,
religious festivals and cultural observances are included in the
Belgium government holiday calendar.
This verified Belgium federal holidays 2026 ensures accurate holiday planning
for tourism, payroll management, HR scheduling and international trade operations.
If you are searching for Belgium school holidays 2026,
Belgium stock exchange holidays, Belgium state wise holidays or Belgium city holiday schedule,
this detailed guide covers everything in one place.
Official Holiday Calendar 2026
| Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 01, 2026 | New Year’s Day | National holiday |
| January 06, 2026 | Epiphany | Observance |
| February 14, 2026 | Valentine’s Day | Observance |
| March 20, 2026 | March Equinox | Season |
| March 29, 2026 | Daylight Saving Time starts | Clock change/Daylight Saving Time |
| April 03, 2026 | Good Friday | Observance |
| April 05, 2026 | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| April 06, 2026 | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| May 01, 2026 | Labor Day | National holiday |
| May 08, 2026 | Iris Day | Local holiday |
| May 10, 2026 | Mother’s Day | Observance |
| May 14, 2026 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| May 15, 2026 | Day after Ascension Day | Observance |
| May 24, 2026 | Pentecost Sunday | Observance |
| May 25, 2026 | Pentecost Monday | National holiday |
| June 14, 2026 | Father’s Day | Observance |
| June 21, 2026 | June Solstice | Season |
| July 11, 2026 | Day of the Flemish Community | Local holiday |
| July 21, 2026 | Belgian National Day | National holiday |
| August 15, 2026 | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| September 20, 2026 | Day of the Walloon Region | Local holiday |
| September 23, 2026 | September Equinox | Season |
| September 27, 2026 | Day of the French Community | Local holiday |
| October 25, 2026 | Daylight Saving Time ends | Clock change/Daylight Saving Time |
| October 31, 2026 | Halloween | Observance |
| November 01, 2026 | All Saints’ Day | National holiday |
| November 11, 2026 | Armistice Day | National holiday |
| November 15, 2026 | Day of the German-speaking Community | Local holiday |
| December 06, 2026 | St. Nicholas Day | Observance |
| December 21, 2026 | December Solstice | Season |
| December 24, 2026 | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | National holiday |
| December 26, 2026 | Boxing Day | Observance |
| December 31, 2026 | New Year’s Eve | Observance |
Long Weekends 2026
- March Equinox may create a long weekend opportunity.
- Good Friday may create a long weekend opportunity.
- Easter Monday may create a long weekend opportunity.
- Labor Day may create a long weekend opportunity.
- Iris Day may create a long weekend opportunity.
- Day after Ascension Day may create a long weekend opportunity.
- Pentecost Monday may create a long weekend opportunity.
- December Solstice may create a long weekend opportunity.
- Christmas Day may create a long weekend opportunity.