Belgium has a total of 34 holidays in 2019. 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
Tuesday, January 1, 2019 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Epiphany
Sunday, January 6, 2019 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
Thursday, February 14, 2019 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
Wednesday, March 20, 2019 March Equinox in Belgium (Brussels)
Daylight Saving Time starts
Sunday, March 31, 2019 Daylight Saving Time starts in Belgium
Good Friday
Friday, April 19, 2019 Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 21, 2019 Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday
Monday, April 22, 2019 Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Labor Day / May Day
Wednesday, May 1, 2019 Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Iris Day
Wednesday, May 8, 2019 Iris Day is a regional government holiday in Belgium
Mothers' Day
Sunday, May 12, 2019 Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Ascension Day
Thursday, May 30, 2019 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 31, 2019 Day after Ascension Day is a bank holiday in Belgium
Fathers' Day
Sunday, June 9, 2019 Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
Whit Sunday
Sunday, June 9, 2019 Many Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday.
Whit Monday
Monday, June 10, 2019 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
Friday, June 21, 2019 June Solstice in Belgium (Brussels)
Day of the Flemish Community
Thursday, July 11, 2019
Belgian National Day
Sunday, July 21, 2019 Belgian National Day is a national holiday in Belgium
Assumption of Mary
Thursday, August 15, 2019 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 15, 2019 Day of the Walloon Region is a regional government holiday in Belgium
September Equinox
Monday, September 23, 2019 September Equinox in Belgium (Brussels)
Day of the French Community
Friday, September 27, 2019 Day of the French Community is a regional government holiday in Belgium
Daylight Saving Time ends
Sunday, October 27, 2019 Daylight Saving Time ends in Belgium
Halloween
Thursday, October 31, 2019 Halloween is a festive occasion that is celebrated in many countries on October 31 each year.
All Saints' Day
Friday, November 1, 2019 Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
Armistice Day
Monday, November 11, 2019 Armistice Day is a national holiday in Belgium
Day of the German-speaking Community
Friday, November 15, 2019 Day of the German-speaking Community is a regional government holiday in Belgium
St. Nicholas Day
Friday, December 6, 2019 St. Nicholas Day is a observance in Belgium
December Solstice
Sunday, December 22, 2019 December Solstice in Belgium (Brussels)
Christmas Eve
Tuesday, December 24, 2019 Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day
Wednesday, December 25, 2019 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Boxing Day
Thursday, December 26, 2019 Boxing Day is a bank holiday in Belgium
New Year's Eve
Tuesday, December 31, 2019 New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.
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