Long weekends in Belgium, 2026.
Belgium, 2026: 8 long weekends. 4 cost no leave at all, and 5 days of leave add the other 4, for 29 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 4 April to 6 April: 3 days off, no leave needed (Easter Sunday, Easter Monday)
- 1 May to 3 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Labour Day)
- 23 May to 25 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Whit Monday)
- 25 December to 27 December: 3 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Jan as leave (New Year's Day)
- 14 May to 17 May: 4 days off, take Fri 15 May as leave (Ascension Day)
- 18 July to 21 July: 4 days off, take Mon 20 Jul as leave (Belgian National Day)
- 7 November to 11 November: 5 days off, take Mon 9 Nov and Tue 10 Nov as leave (Armistice Day)
Public holidays in Belgium, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day (Nieuwjaar) |
| Sunday 5 April | Easter Sunday (Pasen) |
| Monday 6 April | Easter Monday (Paasmaandag) |
| Friday 1 May | Labour Day (Dag van de arbeid) |
| Thursday 14 May | Ascension Day (Onze Lieve Heer hemel) |
| Monday 25 May | Whit Monday (Pinkstermaandag) |
| Tuesday 21 July | Belgian National Day (Nationale feestdag) |
| Saturday 15 August | Assumption Day (Onze Lieve Vrouw hemelvaart) |
| Sunday 1 November | All Saints' Day (Allerheiligen) |
| Wednesday 11 November | Armistice Day (Wapenstilstand) |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day (Kerstdag) |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Belgium in 2026?
Belgium has 4 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 4 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Belgium in 2026?
New Year's Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 1 January to 4 January 2026.
How many public holidays does Belgium have in 2026?
Belgium has 11 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 8 of them fall on a weekday.