What are the public holidays in Belgium?
We count on them to increase our quota of holidays, we always hope that they fall on a Monday or Friday and they allow us to rest one more day, I call them: public holidays!
As they'll be arriving slowly, to make life easier for you Martine, we've grouped together the public holidays that fall this year.
Public holidays in Belgium
Public holiday | Date |
|---|---|
New Year's Day 2024 | Monday 1 January 2024 |
Easter Sunday 2024 | Sunday 31 March 2024 |
Easter Monday 2024 | Monday 1 April 2024 |
Labour Day 2024 | Wednesday 1 May 2024 |
Ascension Day 2024 | Thursday 9 May 2024 |
Whit Sunday 2024 | Sunday 19 May 2024 |
Whit Monday 2024 | Monday 20 May 2024 |
Bastille Day 2024 | Sunday 21 July 2024 |
Assumption Day 2024 | Thursday 15 August 2024 |
All Saints' Day 2024 | Friday 1 November 2024 |
Armistice of 1918 2024 | Monday 11th November 2024 |
Christmas Day 2024 | Wednesday 25 December 2024 |
What to do during these public holidays
And if you're wondering what to do on these public holidays and how to spend your time, read our article "What to do on Sundays and public holidays". You'll find over 20 ideas for activities!
Les autres fêtes à ne pas oublier !
Celebrations | Date |
|---|---|
Epiphany | Saturday 6 January 2024 |
Valentine's Day | Wednesday 14 February 2024 |
Good Friday | Friday 29 March 2024 |
Mother's Day | Sunday 12 May 2024 |
Father's Day | Sunday 9 June 2024 |
Animal Day | Friday 4 October 2024 |
Halloween | Thursday 31 October 2024 |
King's Day | Friday 15 November 2024 |
Black Friday | Friday 29 November 2024 |
Saint Nicholas | Friday 6 December 2024 |
Boxing Day | Thursday 26 December 2024 |
New Year's Eve | Tuesday 31st December 2024 |
Visit Belgium by playing!
Take advantage of these public holidays to visit Belgium in a different way with an Urban Escape Game! Urban adventures that combine games and discovery. 🤗
