Belgium has a total of 34 holidays in 2024. 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	Monday, January 1, 2024	New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Epiphany	Saturday, January 6, 2024	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	Wednesday, February 14, 2024	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, 2024	March Equinox in Belgium (Brussels)
Good Friday	Friday, March 29, 2024	Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday	Sunday, March 31, 2024	Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Daylight Saving Time starts	Sunday, March 31, 2024	Daylight Saving Time starts in Belgium
Easter Monday	Monday, April 1, 2024	Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Labor Day / May Day	Wednesday, May 1, 2024	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, 2024	Iris Day is a regional government holiday in Belgium
Ascension Day	Thursday, May 9, 2024	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 10, 2024	Day after Ascension Day is a bank holiday in Belgium
Mothers' Day	Sunday, May 12, 2024	Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Whit Sunday	Sunday, May 19, 2024	Many Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday.
Whit Monday	Monday, May 20, 2024	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.
Fathers' Day	Sunday, June 9, 2024	Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
June Solstice	Thursday, June 20, 2024	June Solstice in Belgium (Brussels)
Day of the Flemish Community	Thursday, July 11, 2024
Belgian National Day	Sunday, July 21, 2024	Belgian National Day is a national holiday in Belgium
Assumption of Mary	Thursday, August 15, 2024	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, 2024	Day of the Walloon Region is a regional government holiday in Belgium
September Equinox	Sunday, September 22, 2024	September Equinox in Belgium (Brussels)
Day of the French Community	Friday, September 27, 2024	Day of the French Community is a regional government holiday in Belgium
Daylight Saving Time ends	Sunday, October 27, 2024	Daylight Saving Time ends in Belgium
Halloween	Thursday, October 31, 2024	Halloween is a festive occasion that is celebrated in many countries on October 31 each year.
All Saints' Day	Friday, November 1, 2024	Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
Armistice Day	Monday, November 11, 2024	Armistice Day is a national holiday in Belgium
Day of the German-speaking Community	Friday, November 15, 2024	Day of the German-speaking Community is a regional government holiday in Belgium
St. Nicholas Day	Friday, December 6, 2024	St. Nicholas Day is a observance in Belgium
December Solstice	Saturday, December 21, 2024	December Solstice in Belgium (Brussels)
Christmas Eve	Tuesday, December 24, 2024	Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day	Wednesday, December 25, 2024	Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Boxing Day	Thursday, December 26, 2024	Boxing Day is a bank holiday in Belgium
New Year's Eve	Tuesday, December 31, 2024	New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.