Best days to take off in Belgium in 2026

Public holidays in Belgium in 2026

2 of these fall on a weekend in 2026.

Long weekends in Belgium in 2026

• Sat 4 Apr to Mon 6 Apr, 3 days: Easter Monday
• Fri 1 May to Sun 3 May, 3 days: Labour Day
• Sat 23 May to Mon 25 May, 3 days: Whit Monday
• Fri 25 Dec to Sun 27 Dec, 3 days: Christmas Day

Best bridge days to book in 2026

A bridge day is a working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Booking it joins them into one long break.

1. Book Fri 2 Jan (1 day) for 4 days off, Thu 1 Jan to Sun 4 Jan, around New Year's Day.
2. Book Fri 3 Apr (1 day) for 4 days off, Fri 3 Apr to Mon 6 Apr, around Easter Monday.
3. Book Thu 30 Apr (1 day) for 4 days off, Thu 30 Apr to Sun 3 May, around Labour Day.
4. Book Fri 15 May (1 day) for 4 days off, Thu 14 May to Sun 17 May, around Ascension Day.
5. Book Fri 22 May (1 day) for 4 days off, Fri 22 May to Mon 25 May, around Whit Monday.
6. Book Mon 20 Jul (1 day) for 4 days off, Sat 18 Jul to Tue 21 Jul, around National Holiday.
7. Book Mon 9 Nov and Tue 10 Nov (2 days) for 5 days off, Sat 7 Nov to Wed 11 Nov, around Armistice Day.
8. Book Thu 24 Dec (1 day) for 4 days off, Thu 24 Dec to Sun 27 Dec, around Christmas Day.

How many days off can you get in 2026?

A plan for 20 days of leave in 2026

20 days of leave become 48 days off, in 8 breaks of at least five days.

1. Thu 1 Jan to Mon 5 Jan: 5 days off for 2 booked (Fri 2 Jan, Mon 5 Jan)
2. Thu 2 Apr to Mon 6 Apr: 5 days off for 2 booked (Thu 2 Apr, Fri 3 Apr)
3. Wed 29 Apr to Sun 3 May: 5 days off for 2 booked (Wed 29 Apr, Thu 30 Apr)
4. Sat 9 May to Sun 17 May: 9 days off for 4 booked (Mon 11 May, Tue 12 May, Wed 13 May, Fri 15 May)
5. Thu 21 May to Mon 25 May: 5 days off for 2 booked (Thu 21 May, Fri 22 May)
6. Fri 17 Jul to Tue 21 Jul: 5 days off for 2 booked (Fri 17 Jul, Mon 20 Jul)
7. Sat 7 Nov to Wed 11 Nov: 5 days off for 2 booked (Mon 9 Nov, Tue 10 Nov)
8. Sat 19 Dec to Sun 27 Dec: 9 days off for 4 booked (Mon 21 Dec, Tue 22 Dec, Wed 23 Dec, Thu 24 Dec)

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Questions about 2026 in Belgium

How many public holidays does Belgium have in 2026?

Belgium has 10 public holidays in 2026, and 2 of them fall on a weekend.

When are the long weekends in Belgium in 2026?

Without booking any leave: Sat 4 Apr to Mon 6 Apr (Easter Monday), Fri 1 May to Sun 3 May (Labour Day), Sat 23 May to Mon 25 May (Whit Monday) and Fri 25 Dec to Sun 27 Dec (Christmas Day).

What are the best days to take off in Belgium in 2026?

Book Fri 2 Jan to get 4 days off, from Thu 1 Jan to Sun 4 Jan. With 20 days of leave, the best plan gives 48 days off across 8 breaks.