Public Holidays in Belgium during 2025
What days are you off work in Belgium in 2025
In Belgium, public holidays are an integral part of the cultural and social fabric, providing citizens with opportunities to celebrate national events and observe traditional customs. The country recognizes a total of 10 official public holidays, including New Year's Day, Labor Day, and Independence Day, among others. These holidays are observed nationwide, although certain regions may have additional local holidays. Understanding public holidays is crucial for effective absence management and staff leave planning, as businesses must accommodate these days when scheduling work and managing employee leave requests. For more information on public holidays in Belgium, you can visit the official government website at Belgium's official public holidays page.
New Year's Day
January 01, 2025
New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Applies to: All
Easter Sunday
April 20, 2025
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Applies to: All
Easter Monday
April 21, 2025
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Applies to: All
Labor Day / May Day
May 01, 2025
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Applies to: All
Iris Day
May 08, 2025
Iris Day is a regional government holiday in Belgium
Applies to: Brussels
Ascension Day
May 29, 2025
Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
Applies to: All
Whit Sunday
June 08, 2025
Many Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday.
Applies to: All
Whit Monday
June 09, 2025
Whit Monday, or Pentecost Monday, is a Christian holiday that falls on the day after Pentecost, which is also known as Whit Sunday or Whitsunday.
Applies to: All
Day of the Flemish Community
July 11, 2025
Applies to: Antwerp,Limburg,East Flanders,Flemish Brabant,West Flanders
Belgian National Day
July 21, 2025
Belgian National Day is a national holiday in Belgium
Applies to: All
Assumption of Mary
August 15, 2025
The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year.
Applies to: All
Day of the Walloon Region
September 21, 2025
Day of the Walloon Region is a regional government holiday in Belgium
Applies to: Namur
Day of the French Community
September 27, 2025
Day of the French Community is a regional government holiday in Belgium
Applies to: Walloon Brabant,Hainaut,Liège,Luxembourg,Namur
All Saints' Day
November 01, 2025
Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
Applies to: All
Armistice Day
November 11, 2025
Armistice Day is a national holiday in Belgium
Applies to: All
Day of the German-speaking Community
November 15, 2025
Day of the German-speaking Community is a regional government holiday in Belgium
Applies to: Liège
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Applies to: All
The information here is guidance and should not be taken as specific legal advice. You should always validate your own situation with an authorised practitioner in Belgium
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