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Vlaamse Gemeenschap Public Holidays 2026

Belgium

View the complete list of public holidays and bank holidays in Vlaamse Gemeenschap for 2026. Plan your year ahead with official dates, weekdays, and observances.

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Choose how many days of leave you are willing to book. We work out which holiday gives you the longest run of days off for that spend, and mark the days to book in the calendar below. How this works →

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Best break this yearMonday, November 9, 2026

Nothing bookable is left in 2026 at this budget, so this past break is shown for reference.

Wapenstilstand

Sat, Nov 7 → Wed, Nov 11

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days off in a row
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leave days booked
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Book the dashed days below. Combined with the holiday and the weekend around it, your 2 leave days turn into 5 days off in a row.

Other dates worth booking

9 of the 10 2026 holidays have already passed.

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    Nieuwjaar (New Year's Day)

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        Paasmaandag

        Monday, April 6, 2026

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        Dag van de Arbeid (Labour Day)

        Friday, May 1, 2026

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        Hemelvaartsdag

        Thursday, May 14, 2026

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        Pinkstermaandag

        Monday, May 25, 2026

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          Nationale feestdag (National Holiday)

          Tuesday, July 21, 2026

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          Tenhemelopneming

          Saturday, August 15, 2026

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              Allerheiligen (All Saints' Day)

              Sunday, November 1, 2026

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              Wapenstilstand

              Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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              Kerstmis (Christmas Day)

              Friday, December 25, 2026

            About Public Holidays in Vlaamse Gemeenschap

            Public holidays in Vlaamse Gemeenschap, Belgium are official observances that may affect government offices, schools, banks, businesses, and public services. These holidays often include national celebrations, religious observances, and important civic dates.

            This calendar helps residents, travelers, employers, and families plan vacations, work schedules, school breaks, and business closures around official holiday dates.

            All Public Holidays in Vlaamse Gemeenschap, Belgium 2026

            DateDayHolidayType
            January 1, 2026ThursdayNieuwjaar (New Year's Day)Public Holiday
            April 6, 2026MondayPaasmaandagPublic Holiday
            May 1, 2026FridayDag van de Arbeid (Labour Day)Public Holiday
            May 14, 2026ThursdayHemelvaartsdagPublic Holiday
            May 25, 2026MondayPinkstermaandagPublic Holiday
            July 21, 2026TuesdayNationale feestdag (National Holiday)Public Holiday
            August 15, 2026SaturdayTenhemelopnemingPublic Holiday
            November 1, 2026SundayAllerheiligen (All Saints' Day)Public Holiday
            November 11, 2026WednesdayWapenstilstandPublic Holiday
            December 25, 2026FridayKerstmis (Christmas Day)Public Holiday

            All Public Holidays in Vlaamse Gemeenschap, Belgium 2027

            DateDayHolidayType
            January 1, 2027FridayNieuwjaar (New Year's Day)Public Holiday
            March 29, 2027MondayPaasmaandagPublic Holiday
            May 1, 2027SaturdayDag van de Arbeid (Labour Day)Public Holiday
            May 6, 2027ThursdayHemelvaartsdagPublic Holiday
            May 17, 2027MondayPinkstermaandagPublic Holiday
            July 21, 2027WednesdayNationale feestdag (National Holiday)Public Holiday
            August 15, 2027SundayTenhemelopnemingPublic Holiday
            November 1, 2027MondayAllerheiligen (All Saints' Day)Public Holiday
            November 11, 2027ThursdayWapenstilstandPublic Holiday
            December 25, 2027SaturdayKerstmis (Christmas Day)Public Holiday

            Dates are calculated from each holiday's official rule (fixed date, Easter or lunar calendar) using the open-source date-holidays dataset.

            Last updated November 13, 2026. Governments can move or add holidays at short notice, so confirm important dates with an official source.

            Vlaamse Gemeenschap Holidays Explained

            Nieuwjaar (New Year's Day) · January 1

            The first day of the Gregorian calendar year, usually a quiet day after New Year's Eve celebrations.

            Dag van de Arbeid (Labour Day) · May 1

            A day honoring workers and the labor movement.

            Allerheiligen (All Saints' Day) · November 1

            A Christian feast on November 1 honoring all saints, often marked by visiting and decorating family graves.

            Kerstmis (Christmas Day) · December 25

            Celebrates the birth of Jesus on December 25 and is one of the most widely observed holidays in the world.

            Other Observances in Vlaamse Gemeenschap, Belgium 2026

            These dates are marked in Vlaamse Gemeenschap, Belgium but are not public holidays, so most offices, schools and shops stay open. Bank holidays only close banks and some businesses.

            DateDayHolidayType
            January 6, 2026TuesdayDriekoningen (Epiphany)Observance
            February 14, 2026SaturdayValentijnsdag (Valentine's Day)Observance
            April 5, 2026SundayPasen (Easter Sunday)Observance
            May 10, 2026SundayMoederdag (Mother's Day)Observance
            May 24, 2026SundayPinksteren (Pentecost)Observance
            July 11, 2026SaturdayFeestdag van de Vlaamse GemeenschapObservance
            November 2, 2026MondayAllerzielen (All Souls' Day)Observance
            November 15, 2026SundayKoningsdagObservance
            December 6, 2026SundaySinterklaas (Saint Nicholas)Observance
            December 26, 2026SaturdayTweede kerstdag (Boxing Day)Observance

            Frequently Asked Questions

            How many public holidays are there in Vlaamse Gemeenschap?

            Vlaamse Gemeenschap, Belgium has 10 public holidays in 2026, 3 fewer than the global average of 13.

            Which public holidays fall on a weekend in Vlaamse Gemeenschap in 2026?

            2 public holidays fall on a weekend in Vlaamse Gemeenschap, Belgium in 2026: Assomption (Saturday, August 15), All Saints' Day (Sunday, November 1). Vlaamse Gemeenschap, Belgium gives no substitute day off for these, so these are lost.

            Does Vlaamse Gemeenschap give a day off when a holiday falls on a weekend?

            No — Vlaamse Gemeenschap, Belgium does not give a substitute day off when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday.

            What is the longest break possible in Vlaamse Gemeenschap in 2026?

            With up to 5 days of leave, the longest break in Vlaamse Gemeenschap, Belgium in 2026 is 10 consecutive days off, December 25–January 3, by booking 4 days of leave. With just 1 day of leave, you can get 4 days off in a row, January 1–January 4.

            When is the next public holiday in Vlaamse Gemeenschap?

            The next public holiday in Vlaamse Gemeenschap, Belgium is Kerstmis (Christmas Day) on December 25, 2026.

            Which holidays in Vlaamse Gemeenschap change date each year?

            Lundi de Pâques, Hemelvaartsdag, Lundi de Pentecôte do not fall on the same date every year in Vlaamse Gemeenschap, Belgium, since they are set by a lunar or other variable calendar rather than a fixed date.

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