Belgium Public Holidays in 2025
Belgium has a total of 34 holidays in 2025. 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 |
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Epiphany |
Monday, January 6, 2025 | 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 |
Friday, February 14, 2025 | 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 |
Thursday, March 20, 2025 | March Equinox in Belgium (Brussels) |
| Daylight Saving Time starts |
Sunday, March 30, 2025 | Daylight Saving Time starts in Belgium |
| Good Friday |
Friday, April 18, 2025 | Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday. |
| Easter Sunday |
Sunday, April 20, 2025 | Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief. |
| Easter Monday |
Monday, April 21, 2025 | Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday. |
| Labor Day / May Day |
Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| Iris Day |
Thursday, May 8, 2025 | Iris Day is a regional government holiday in Belgium |
| Mothers' Day |
Sunday, May 11, 2025 | Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures. |
| Ascension Day |
Thursday, 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. |
| Day after Ascension Day |
Friday, May 30, 2025 | Day after Ascension Day is a bank holiday in Belgium |
| Fathers' Day |
Sunday, June 8, 2025 | Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide. |
| Whit Sunday |
Sunday, June 8, 2025 | Many Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday. |
| Whit Monday |
Monday, June 9, 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. |
| June Solstice |
Saturday, June 21, 2025 | June Solstice in Belgium (Brussels) |
| Day of the Flemish Community |
Friday, July 11, 2025 | |
| Belgian National Day |
Monday, July 21, 2025 | Belgian National Day is a national holiday in Belgium |
| Assumption of Mary |
Friday, 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. |
| Day of the Walloon Region |
Sunday, September 21, 2025 | Day of the Walloon Region is a regional government holiday in Belgium |
| September Equinox |
Monday, September 22, 2025 | September Equinox in Belgium (Brussels) |
| Day of the French Community |
Saturday, September 27, 2025 | Day of the French Community is a regional government holiday in Belgium |
| Daylight Saving Time ends |
Sunday, October 26, 2025 | Daylight Saving Time ends in Belgium |
| Halloween |
Friday, October 31, 2025 | Halloween is a festive occasion that is celebrated in many countries on October 31 each year. |
| All Saints' Day |
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day. |
| Armistice Day |
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 | Armistice Day is a national holiday in Belgium |
| Day of the German-speaking Community |
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | Day of the German-speaking Community is a regional government holiday in Belgium |
| St. Nicholas Day |
Saturday, December 6, 2025 | St. Nicholas Day is a observance in Belgium |
| December Solstice |
Sunday, December 21, 2025 | December Solstice in Belgium (Brussels) |
| Christmas Eve |
Wednesday, December 24, 2025 | Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Christmas Day |
Thursday, December 25, 2025 | Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Boxing Day |
Friday, December 26, 2025 | Boxing Day is a bank holiday in Belgium |
| New Year's Eve |
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar. |
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