Belgium has a total of 34 holidays in 2018. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.

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Holiday Date Details
New Year's Day
Monday, January 1, 2018 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Epiphany
Saturday, January 6, 2018 Epiphany is a Christian holiday celebrated globally on January 6 each year. It commemorates two events recorded in the Bible: the three wise men’s visit to baby Jesus; and Jesus’ baptism.
Valentine's Day
Wednesday, February 14, 2018 February 14 is Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Feast. The day of love owes its origins to ancient Roman and European Christian traditions.
March Equinox
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 March Equinox in Belgium (Brussels)
Daylight Saving Time starts
Sunday, March 25, 2018 Daylight Saving Time starts in Belgium
Good Friday
Friday, March 30, 2018 Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 1, 2018 Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday
Monday, April 2, 2018 Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Labor Day / May Day
Tuesday, May 1, 2018 Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Iris Day
Tuesday, May 8, 2018 Iris Day is a regional government holiday in Belgium
Ascension Day
Thursday, May 10, 2018 Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
Day after Ascension Day
Friday, May 11, 2018 Day after Ascension Day is a bank holiday in Belgium
Mothers' Day
Sunday, May 13, 2018 Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Whit Sunday
Sunday, May 20, 2018 Many Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday.
Whit Monday
Monday, May 21, 2018 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.
Fathers' Day
Sunday, June 10, 2018 Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
June Solstice
Thursday, June 21, 2018 June Solstice in Belgium (Brussels)
Day of the Flemish Community
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Belgian National Day
Saturday, July 21, 2018 Belgian National Day is a national holiday in Belgium
Assumption of Mary
Wednesday, August 15, 2018 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.
Day of the Walloon Region
Sunday, September 16, 2018 Day of the Walloon Region is a regional government holiday in Belgium
September Equinox
Sunday, September 23, 2018 September Equinox in Belgium (Brussels)
Day of the French Community
Thursday, September 27, 2018 Day of the French Community is a regional government holiday in Belgium
Daylight Saving Time ends
Sunday, October 28, 2018 Daylight Saving Time ends in Belgium
Halloween
Wednesday, October 31, 2018 Halloween is a festive occasion that is celebrated in many countries on October 31 each year.
All Saints' Day
Thursday, November 1, 2018 Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
Armistice Day
Sunday, November 11, 2018 Armistice Day is a national holiday in Belgium
Day of the German-speaking Community
Thursday, November 15, 2018 Day of the German-speaking Community is a regional government holiday in Belgium
St. Nicholas Day
Thursday, December 6, 2018 St. Nicholas Day is a observance in Belgium
December Solstice
Friday, December 21, 2018 December Solstice in Belgium (Brussels)
Christmas Eve
Monday, December 24, 2018 Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day
Tuesday, December 25, 2018 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Boxing Day
Wednesday, December 26, 2018 Boxing Day is a bank holiday in Belgium
New Year's Eve
Monday, December 31, 2018 New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.
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