How many public holidays are there in Belgium?

Belgium has 12 public holidays listed for 2028, including regional observances.

What is a bridge day?

A day of leave taken between a public holiday and a weekend to connect them into a longer break.

How do I add these holidays to Google Calendar?

Open Google Calendar, choose 'Other calendars' → 'From URL', and paste the .ics link for the country and year.

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🇧🇪 Belgium public holidays

All public holidays in Belgium with long weekends, bridge days and one-click calendar subscriptions.

54 public holidays2025–202810 long weekends in 2028

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Long weekends in 2028

Each row shows a holiday run and how many days of leave turn it into a longer break.

5days off

Easter

15–17 Apr 2028

3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days

5days off

Labour Day

29 Apr – 1 May 2028

3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days

5days off

Ascension Day

25 May 2028

1 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days

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Belgium public holidays 2028

Date	Day	Holiday
1 Jan 2028	Saturday	New Year's Day
16 Apr 2028	Sunday	Easter
17 Apr 2028	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May 2028	Monday	Labour Day
25 May 2028	Thursday	Ascension Day
4 Jun 2028	Sunday	Pentecost
5 Jun 2028	Monday	Pentecost Monday
21 Jul 2028	Friday	National Day
15 Aug 2028	Tuesday	Assumption Day
1 Nov 2028	Wednesday	All Saints Day
11 Nov 2028	Saturday	Armistice Day
25 Dec 2028	Monday	Christmas Day

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Belgium public holidays 2027

Date	Day	Holiday
1 Jan 2027	Friday	New Year's Day
26 Mar 2027	Friday	Good Friday
28 Mar 2027	Sunday	Easter Sunday
29 Mar 2027	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May 2027	Saturday	Labour Day
6 May 2027	Thursday	Ascension Day
7 May 2027	Friday	Day after Ascension Day
17 May 2027	Monday	Whit Monday
21 Jul 2027	Wednesday	Belgian National Day
15 Aug 2027	Sunday	Assumption Day
1 Nov 2027	Monday	All Saints' Day
11 Nov 2027	Thursday	Armistice Day
25 Dec 2027	Saturday	Christmas Day
26 Dec 2027	Sunday	St. Stephen's Day

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Belgium 2028 (.ics)

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Official source: https://www.belgium.be/en/about_belgium/country/holidays · checked 2026-11-03

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FAQ

How many public holidays are there in Belgium?: Belgium has 12 public holidays listed for 2028, including regional observances.
What is a bridge day?: A day of leave taken between a public holiday and a weekend to connect them into a longer break.
How do I add these holidays to Google Calendar?: Open Google Calendar, choose 'Other calendars' → 'From URL', and paste the .ics link for the country and year.

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