Public holidays in Belgium
Public holidays Belgium: Statutory & Regional Holidays 2023. The next bank holidays in Belgium will be on 09.04.2023: Easter Sunday.
If you want to visit Brussels, Bruges, Antwerp, Ghent or any other city in Belgium, you should also keep an eye on the Belgian public holidays. Because on these days, the crowds in museums and restaurants are often much larger, shops are closed, or public transport runs only very irregularly.
- Public holidays 2023 in Belgium
- Public holidays 2024 in Belgium
- Public holidays 2025 in Belgium
- Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Public holidays 2023 in Belgium
| Date | Public holiday |
| 01.01.2023 Sunday | New Year's Day (Nieuwjaar) Public holiday in Belgium |
| 09.04.2023 Sunday | Easter Sunday (Pasen) Public holiday in Belgium |
| 10.04.2023 Monday | Easter Monday (Paasmaandag) Public holiday in Belgium |
| 01.05.2023 Monday | Labour Day (Dag van de Arbeid) Public holiday in Belgium |
| 18.05.2023 Thursday | Ascension Day (O.L.H. Hemelvaart) Public holiday in Belgium |
| 28.05.2023 Sunday | Pentecost (Pinksteren) Public holiday in Belgium |
| 29.05.2023 Monday | Whit Monday (Pinkstermaandag) Public holiday in Belgium |
| 11.07.2023 Tuesday | Day of the Flemish Community (Feestdag van de Vlaamse Gemeenschap) Regional public holiday in Belgium |
| 21.07.2023 Friday | National Day (Nationale feestdag) Public holiday in Belgium |
| 15.08.2023 Tuesday | Assumption Day (O.L.V. Hemelvaart) Public holiday in Belgium |
| 27.09.2023 Wednesday | French Community Holiday (La fête de la communauté française) Regional public holiday in Belgium |
| 01.11.2023 Wednesday | All Saints' Day Public holiday in Belgium |
| 11.11.2023 Saturday | Armistice Day (Wapenstilstand) Public holiday in Belgium |
| 15.11.2023 Wednesday | Day of the German-speaking Community (Feiertag der Deutschsprachigen Gemeinschaft) Regional public holiday in Belgium |
| 25.12.2023 Monday | Christmas (Kerstmis) Public holiday in Belgium |
Public holidays 2024 in Belgium
| Date | Public holiday |
| 01.01.2024 Monday | New Year's Day (Nieuwjaar) Public holiday in Belgium |
| 31.03.2024 Sunday | Easter Sunday (Pasen) Public holiday in Belgium |
| 01.04.2024 Monday | Easter Monday (Paasmaandag) Public holiday in Belgium |
| 01.05.2024 Wednesday | Labour Day (Dag van de Arbeid) Public holiday in Belgium |
| 09.05.2024 Thursday | Ascension Day (O.L.H. Hemelvaart) Public holiday in Belgium |
| 19.05.2024 Sunday | Pentecost (Pinksteren) Public holiday in Belgium |
| 20.05.2024 Monday | Whit Monday (Pinkstermaandag) Public holiday in Belgium |
| 11.07.2024 Thursday | Day of the Flemish Community (Feestdag van de Vlaamse Gemeenschap) Regional public holiday in Belgium |
| 21.07.2024 Sunday | National Day (Nationale feestdag) Public holiday in Belgium |
| 15.08.2024 Thursday | Assumption Day (O.L.V. Hemelvaart) Public holiday in Belgium |
| 27.09.2024 Friday | French Community Holiday (La fête de la communauté française) Regional public holiday in Belgium |
| 01.11.2024 Friday | All Saints' Day Public holiday in Belgium |
| 11.11.2024 Monday | Armistice Day (Wapenstilstand) Public holiday in Belgium |
| 15.11.2024 Friday | Day of the German-speaking Community (Feiertag der Deutschsprachigen Gemeinschaft) Regional public holiday in Belgium |
| 25.12.2024 Wednesday | Christmas (Kerstmis) Public holiday in Belgium |
Public holidays 2025 in Belgium
| Date | Public holiday |
| 01.01.2025 Wednesday | New Year's Day (Nieuwjaar) Public holiday in Belgium |
| 20.04.2025 Sunday | Easter Sunday (Pasen) Public holiday in Belgium |
| 21.04.2025 Monday | Easter Monday (Paasmaandag) Public holiday in Belgium |
| 01.05.2025 Thursday | Labour Day (Dag van de Arbeid) Public holiday in Belgium |
| 29.05.2025 Thursday | Ascension Day (O.L.H. Hemelvaart) Public holiday in Belgium |
| 08.06.2025 Sunday | Pentecost (Pinksteren) Public holiday in Belgium |
| 09.06.2025 Monday | Whit Monday (Pinkstermaandag) Public holiday in Belgium |
| 11.07.2025 Friday | Day of the Flemish Community (Feestdag van de Vlaamse Gemeenschap) Regional public holiday in Belgium |
| 21.07.2025 Monday | National Day (Nationale feestdag) Public holiday in Belgium |
| 15.08.2025 Friday | Assumption Day (O.L.V. Hemelvaart) Public holiday in Belgium |
| 27.09.2025 Saturday | French Community Holiday (La fête de la communauté française) Regional public holiday in Belgium |
| 01.11.2025 Saturday | All Saints' Day Public holiday in Belgium |
| 11.11.2025 Tuesday | Armistice Day (Wapenstilstand) Public holiday in Belgium |
| 15.11.2025 Saturday | Day of the German-speaking Community (Feiertag der Deutschsprachigen Gemeinschaft) Regional public holiday in Belgium |
| 25.12.2025 Thursday | Christmas (Kerstmis) Public holiday in Belgium |
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many public holidays are there in Belgium?
In Belgium, there are a total of 12 national holidays in 2023.In addition, there are 3 regional holidays that are only celebrated in certain regions.
Is today a public holiday in Belgium?
No, there is no public holiday in Belgium today. The next public holiday is on 09.04.2023: Easter Sunday
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