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Netherlands vs Belgium holidays 2026

Side-by-side public holidays: 11 in Netherlands, 14 in Belgium, 8 on the same date.

Netherlands: 11 holidaysBelgium: 14 holidaysSame date: 8

Netherlands — 2026

DateDayHoliday
1 Jan 2026ThursdayNew Year’s Day
3 Apr 2026FridayGood Friday
5 Apr 2026SundayEaster Sunday
6 Apr 2026MondayEaster Monday
27 Apr 2026MondayKing’s Day
5 May 2026TuesdayLiberation Day
14 May 2026ThursdayAscension Day
24 May 2026SundayWhit Sunday
25 May 2026MondayWhit Monday
25 Dec 2026FridayChristmas Day
26 Dec 2026SaturdayBoxing Day

Belgium — 2026

DateDayHoliday
1 Jan 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
3 Apr 2026FridayGood Friday
5 Apr 2026SundayEaster Sunday
6 Apr 2026MondayEaster Monday
1 May 2026FridayLabour Day
14 May 2026ThursdayAscension Day
15 May 2026FridayDay after Ascension Day
25 May 2026MondayWhit Monday
21 Jul 2026TuesdayBelgian National Day
15 Aug 2026SaturdayAssumption Day
1 Nov 2026SundayAll Saints' Day
11 Nov 2026WednesdayArmistice Day
25 Dec 2026FridayChristmas Day
26 Dec 2026SaturdaySt. Stephen's Day
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FAQ

Does Netherlands have more public holidays than Belgium?
In 2026: 11 vs 14. Regional holidays are included in the counts.
Which holidays fall on the same date?
8 dates overlap in 2026 — see both tables above.

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