Belgium public holidays 2026

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1. Thu, 01 Jan 2026New Year's Day

   Belgium’s supplied calendar lists New Year’s Day, or Jour de l’an, on Thursday, 1 January 2026, with a PUBLIC classification. In the Gregorian calendar, this date begins the new year. The accompanying context describes it as widely observed internationally, though customs vary. The Belgian calendar entry establishes the date and its classification in that record; it does not, by itself, verify the precise legal arrangements or how the day is observed in different parts of Belgium.

2. Sun, 05 Apr 2026Easter

   Belgium’s supplied calendar lists Easter, or Pâques, on Sunday, 5 April 2026, as PUBLIC. The accompanying context identifies Easter as a Christian celebration commemorating Jesus’ resurrection and explains that its date varies from year to year. The entry records the calendar’s classification, but the supplied material does not clarify how Easter Sunday’s status relates to Belgium’s formal public-holiday rules. This distinction is worth checking with an official Belgian source rather than assuming the listing settles it.

3. Mon, 06 Apr 2026Easter Monday

   Easter Monday, or Lundi de Pâques, falls on Monday, 6 April 2026, and is listed as PUBLIC in Belgium’s supplied calendar. It follows Easter Sunday and, in Western Christianity, is the second day of Eastertide. Its date changes each year along with Easter. The calendar establishes the date and classification for this entry; it does not provide details about regional customs or the practical arrangements that may apply to workplaces.

4. Fri, 01 May 2026Labour Day

   Belgium’s supplied calendar lists Labour Day, or Fête du Travail, on Friday, 1 May 2026, as PUBLIC. The accompanying context notes that in many countries the date is associated with International Workers’ Day and the labour movement. Its history is linked to campaigns for workers’ rights, including the eight-hour working day. These are broader associations described in the context; the supplied material does not detail Belgium-specific events, customs, or workplace arrangements for this date.

5. Thu, 14 May 2026Ascension Day

   For 2026, Belgium’s supplied holiday calendar places Ascension, or Ascension, on Thursday, 14 May and labels it PUBLIC. The accompanying context excerpt is a disambiguation snippet; it does not explain the observance or establish its Belgian legal coverage. This entry therefore records the date and classification without adding local customs or historical claims. For formal use, an official Belgian holiday list could confirm the status and scope of the designation; the calendar record alone does not explain how it applies across workplaces or communities.

6. Sun, 24 May 2026Pentecost

   Belgium’s supplied calendar lists Pentecost, or Pentecôte, on Sunday, 24 May 2026, as PUBLIC. The accompanying context describes it as a Christian feast commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Jesus’ followers, and notes that its date depends on Easter. The calendar establishes the listing, but the supplied sources do not clarify how Pentecost Sunday’s classification relates to Belgium’s formal public-holiday rules. An official Belgian source would be needed to resolve that distinction.

7. Mon, 25 May 2026Pentecost Monday

   Pentecost Monday, or Lundi de Pentecôte, falls on Monday, 25 May 2026, and is listed as PUBLIC in Belgium’s supplied calendar. It is the day after Pentecost, a moveable Christian feast whose date is determined by Easter. The accompanying context also notes that the day is a holiday in various countries. The supplied calendar establishes Belgium’s listing and date, but it does not describe local customs or the practical arrangements that may apply to workplaces.

8. Tue, 21 Jul 2026National Day

   Belgium’s National Day, or Fête nationale, falls on Tuesday, 21 July 2026. The supplied context identifies it as the country’s national holiday and says it marks the investiture of Leopold I as the first King of the Belgians in 1831. The Belgian calendar also lists the date as PUBLIC. These sources establish the date and its national significance, but they do not describe particular ceremonies or how people across Belgium observe the day.

9. Sat, 15 Aug 2026Assumption Day

   Assumption Day, or Assomption, is listed as PUBLIC in Belgium’s supplied calendar for Saturday, 15 August 2026. The accompanying context describes the Assumption of Mary as a Catholic belief that Mary was taken body and soul into heaven, and notes that the feast is observed on this date. Other Christian traditions use related but distinct understandings. The supplied material establishes the date and the calendar listing, but does not detail local Belgian customs or workplace arrangements.

10. Sun, 01 Nov 2026All Saints Day

    All Saints Day, or Toussaint, is listed as PUBLIC in Belgium’s supplied calendar for Sunday, 1 November 2026. The accompanying context describes it as a Christian holy day honouring the saints of the Church and notes that the date is used in Western Christian practice. The calendar establishes the Belgian entry, while the context supplies its religious meaning. Neither source describes how the day is observed in particular Belgian communities or what workplace arrangements may apply.

11. Wed, 11 Nov 2026Armistice Day

    Belgium’s supplied calendar lists Armistice Day, or Armistice de 1918, on Wednesday, 11 November 2026, as PUBLIC. The accompanying context explains that the date commemorates the 1918 armistice between the Allies and Germany, which took effect at 11 a.m. on 11 November. It distinguishes the armistice from the later peace agreement. The supplied material supports the date and commemorative connection, but does not describe Belgium-specific ceremonies or local observances.

12. Fri, 25 Dec 2026Christmas Day

    Christmas Day, or Noël, falls on Friday, 25 December 2026, and is listed as PUBLIC in Belgium’s supplied holiday calendar. No contextual source was provided for this entry, so the available evidence confirms the date, name, and calendar classification but does not establish Belgian-specific history, customs, or the precise legal scope of the listing. An official Belgian source could clarify formal public-holiday status and any rules relevant to workplaces. This entry does not assume that everyone observes the date in the same way.