Public Holidays in Belgium in 2025

Complete list of official public holidays and observances

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Official Public Holidays

17 holidays in Belgium for 2025

Holiday	Date	Day	Applies To
New Year's Day New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.	January 01	Wednesday	Nationwide
Easter Sunday Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.	April 20	Sunday	Nationwide
Easter Monday Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.	April 21	Monday	Nationwide
Labor Day / May Day Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries ar...	May 01	Thursday	Nationwide
Iris Day Iris Day is a regional government holiday in Belgium	May 08	Thursday	Brussels
Ascension Day Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascensio...	May 29	Thursday	Nationwide
Whit Sunday Many Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit S...	June 08	Sunday	Nationwide
Whit Monday Whit Monday, or Pentecost Monday, is a Christian holiday that falls on the day after Pentecost, w...	June 09	Monday	Nationwide
Day of the Flemish Community	July 11	Friday	Antwerp,Limburg,East Flanders,Flemish Brabant,West Flanders
Belgian National Day Belgian National Day is a national holiday in Belgium	July 21	Monday	Nationwide
Assumption of Mary The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few cel...	August 15	Friday	Nationwide
Day of the Walloon Region Day of the Walloon Region is a regional government holiday in Belgium	September 21	Sunday	Namur
Day of the French Community Day of the French Community is a regional government holiday in Belgium	September 27	Saturday	Walloon Brabant,Hainaut,Liège,Luxembourg,Namur
All Saints' Day Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.	November 01	Saturday	Nationwide
Armistice Day Armistice Day is a national holiday in Belgium	November 11	Tuesday	Nationwide
Day of the German-speaking Community Day of the German-speaking Community is a regional government holiday in Belgium	November 15	Saturday	Liège
Christmas Day Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregor...	December 25	Thursday	Nationwide

Legal Notice: This information is for guidance only and should not be considered legal advice. Always validate with local authorities or legal practitioners in Belgium.

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About Public Holidays in Belgium

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.