What are the public holidays in Belgium?

We count on them to increase our quota of holidays, we always hope that they fall on a Monday or Friday and they allow us to rest one more day, I call them: public holidays!

As they'll be arriving slowly, to make life easier for you Martine, we've grouped together the public holidays that fall this year.

Public holidays in Belgium

Public holiday

Date

New Year's Day 2024

Monday 1 January 2024

Easter Sunday 2024

Sunday 31 March 2024

Easter Monday 2024

Monday 1 April 2024

Labour Day 2024

Wednesday 1 May 2024

Ascension Day 2024

Thursday 9 May 2024

Whit Sunday 2024

Sunday 19 May 2024

Whit Monday 2024

Monday 20 May 2024

Bastille Day 2024

Sunday 21 July 2024

Assumption Day 2024

Thursday 15 August 2024

All Saints' Day 2024

Friday 1 November 2024

Armistice of 1918 2024

Monday 11th November 2024

Christmas Day 2024

Wednesday 25 December 2024

What to do during these public holidays

And if you're wondering what to do on these public holidays and how to spend your time, read our article "What to do on Sundays and public holidays". You'll find over 20 ideas for activities!

Les autres fêtes à ne pas oublier !

Celebrations

Date

Epiphany

Saturday 6 January 2024

Valentine's Day

Wednesday 14 February 2024

Good Friday

Friday 29 March 2024

Mother's Day

Sunday 12 May 2024

Father's Day

Sunday 9 June 2024

Animal Day

Friday 4 October 2024

Halloween

Thursday 31 October 2024

King's Day

Friday 15 November 2024

Black Friday

Friday 29 November 2024

Saint Nicholas

Friday 6 December 2024

Boxing Day

Thursday 26 December 2024

New Year's Eve

Tuesday 31st December 2024

Visit Belgium by playing!

Visit Belgium by playing!

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