Long weekends in Belgium, 2027.
Belgium, 2027: 7 long weekends. 4 cost no leave at all, and 4 days of leave add the other 3, for 25 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 1 January to 3 January: 3 days off, no leave needed (New Year's Day)
- 27 March to 29 March: 3 days off, no leave needed (Easter Sunday, Easter Monday)
- 15 May to 17 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Whit Monday)
- 30 October to 1 November: 3 days off, no leave needed (All Saints' Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 6 May to 9 May: 4 days off, take Fri 7 May as leave (Ascension Day)
- 17 July to 21 July: 5 days off, take Mon 19 Jul and Tue 20 Jul as leave (Belgian National Day)
- 11 November to 14 November: 4 days off, take Fri 12 Nov as leave (Armistice Day)
Public holidays in Belgium, 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday 1 January | New Year's Day (Nieuwjaar) |
| Sunday 28 March | Easter Sunday (Pasen) |
| Monday 29 March | Easter Monday (Paasmaandag) |
| Saturday 1 May | Labour Day (Dag van de arbeid) |
| Thursday 6 May | Ascension Day (Onze Lieve Heer hemel) |
| Monday 17 May | Whit Monday (Pinkstermaandag) |
| Wednesday 21 July | Belgian National Day (Nationale feestdag) |
| Sunday 15 August | Assumption Day (Onze Lieve Vrouw hemelvaart) |
| Monday 1 November | All Saints' Day (Allerheiligen) |
| Thursday 11 November | Armistice Day (Wapenstilstand) |
| Saturday 25 December | Christmas Day (Kerstdag) |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Belgium in 2027?
Belgium has 4 long weekends in 2027 that need no leave, and 3 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Belgium in 2027?
Ascension Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 6 May to 9 May 2027.
How many public holidays does Belgium have in 2027?
Belgium has 11 nationwide public holidays in 2027. 7 of them fall on a weekday.