Public Holidays in Belgium 2027
Belgium has 10 statutory public holidays in 2027, set by the Law of 4 January 1974. 7 fall on a weekday. Labor Day and Christmas Day fall on a Saturday and Assumption Day on a Sunday, so employees get a replacement day for those that fall on a usual non-working day.
Belgium has 10 statutory public holidays, fixed by the Law of 4 January 1974 and the royal decree of 18 April 1974. 7 have fixed dates. Easter Monday, Ascension Day and Whit Monday move with Easter, which is on 28 March in 2027. When a holiday falls on a Sunday or a usual non-working day, employees get a replacement day.
Public holidays in Belgium, 2027
Which 2027 holidays need a replacement day
What this means for remote teams
3 of the 10 holidays fall on a weekend in 2027: Labor Day on Saturday 1 May, Assumption Day on Sunday 15 August and Christmas Day on Saturday 25 December. For staff on a Monday to Friday week, each needs a replacement day on a usual working day. Check whether the joint committee has already fixed these days, and if not, set them with your team before the year starts. Easter Monday (29 March), Whit Monday (17 May), All Saints' Day (1 November) and New Year's Day (Friday 1 January) all make 3-day weekends.
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Belgium have in 2027?
10 statutory public holidays. 7 fall on a weekday and 3 on a weekend: Labor Day and Christmas Day on a Saturday and Assumption Day on a Sunday.
What happens when a Belgian public holiday falls on a weekend?
When a holiday falls on a Sunday or a usual non-working day, the employee gets a replacement day on a usual working day. The joint committee sets it, or failing that the company, or failing that the employer and employee together.
When are Easter Monday, Ascension and Whit Monday in 2027?
Easter Monday is 29 March, Ascension Day is Thursday 6 May and Whit Monday is 17 May 2027. Easter Sunday is 28 March.
Is Good Friday a public holiday in Belgium?
No. It is not one of the 10 statutory holidays listed by the FPS Employment.
When is Belgian National Day in 2027?
Wednesday 21 July 2027. It is one of the 10 statutory public holidays.
Sources
- FPS Employment, Jours fériés. Checked 3 Nov 2026.
