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2025 Holidays - Belgium

Name: Second Day of Christmas
Start: 2025-12-26
End: 2025-12-26
Location: Belgium

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Name	Weekday	Date	Type	Subdivisions
New Year's Day	Wednesday	Jan. 1, 2025	National	All
Local name: Nouvel An Observed on January 1, marking the start of the new year with family gatherings and festivities.
Easter Monday	Monday	April 21, 2025	National	All
Local name: Lundi de Pâques The day after Easter Sunday, observed as a public holiday with relaxation and family time.
Labour Day	Thursday	May 1, 2025	National	All
Local name: Fête du Travail Celebrated on May 1, honoring workers’ rights and their social and economic achievements.
Iris Festival	Thursday	May 8, 2025	Government	Bruxelles-Capitale, Région de
Local name: Fête de l'Iris Celebrated in Brussels-Capital Region on May 8, this festival marks the founding of the Brussels-Capital Region in 1989. The iris is the symbol of Brussels.
Ascension Day	Thursday	May 29, 2025	National	All
Local name: Ascension A Christian holiday occurring 40 days after Easter, commemorating the ascension of Jesus into heaven.
Ascension Friday	Friday	May 30, 2025	Banks	All
Local name: Vendredi de l'Ascension / Vrijdag na Hemelvaart The Friday after Ascension Day is a bank holiday in Belgium, meaning banks and some businesses are closed. While it is not an official public holiday, many employers grant a bridge day (pont / brugdag), allowing for a long weekend. Government institutions and schools often remain closed.
Pentecost Monday	Monday	June 9, 2025	National	All
Local name: Lundi de Pentecôte The day after Pentecost Sunday, marking the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles.
Celebration of the Golden Spurs	Friday	July 11, 2025	Government	Vlaams Gewest
Local name: Fête de la Communauté flamande Observed on July 11, commemorating the 1302 Battle of the Golden Spurs and celebrating Flemish cultural heritage.
Independence Day	Monday	July 21, 2025	National	All
Local name: Fête Nationale Celebrated on July 21, marking the inauguration of Leopold I as the first King of the Belgians in 1831.
Assumption Day	Friday	Aug. 15, 2025	National	All
Local name: Assomption Observed on August 15, commemorating the Virgin Mary’s assumption into heaven.
French Community Holiday	Saturday	Sept. 27, 2025	Government	wallonne, Région
Local name: Fête de la Communauté française Celebrated on September 27, honoring the French-speaking community’s culture and heritage.
All Saints' Day	Saturday	Nov. 1, 2025	National	All
Local name: Toussaint Observed on November 1, remembering all saints and loved ones who have passed away.
All Souls' Day	Sunday	Nov. 2, 2025	Government	All
Local name: Jour des Morts / Allerzielendag Observed on November 2, this day is dedicated to remembering and praying for the deceased. While it is not a public holiday, it is observed as a government holiday, meaning government offices and schools may be closed. Banks and most businesses remain open. Many Belgians visit cemeteries to honor deceased loved ones by placing flowers and candles on their graves.
Armistice Day	Tuesday	Nov. 11, 2025	National	All
Local name: Armistice Observed on November 11, commemorating the end of World War I and honoring those who served.
German Community Day	Saturday	Nov. 15, 2025	Government	Liège
Local name: Fête de la Communauté germanophone Celebrated on November 15, honoring the culture and heritage of the German-speaking community.
King's Feast	Saturday	Nov. 15, 2025	Government	All
Local name: Koningsdag / Fête du Roi / Festtag des Königs Observed on November 15, it is an official holiday for government institutions in Belgium to honor the reigning monarch and royal family. It is not a public holiday for businesses.
Christmas Day	Thursday	Dec. 25, 2025	National	All
Local name: Noël Celebrated on December 25, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ with church services, family gatherings, and gift-giving.
Second Day of Christmas	Friday	Dec. 26, 2025	Government	All
Local name: Noël Celebrated on December 25, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ with church services, family gatherings, and gift-giving.

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Belgium workweek and weekend

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Workday	Workday	Workday	Workday	Workday	Weekend	Weekend

Belgium Public Holiday Observance Rules

1. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Weekend

- If a public holiday falls on a Sunday or a non-working day, it must be replaced by a substitute holiday.

- The substitute day must be on a normal working day, ensuring employees receive their full entitlement to public holidays.

- The replacement day can be determined by:

A sectoral agreement (joint committee regulation)
An agreement with the trade union representative
A collective agreement between the employer and employees
Mutual agreement between the employer and employee

- If no agreement is reached, the substitution day defaults to the next working day.

2. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Saturday

- If the holiday falls on Saturday, which is not a working day for some employees, a substitute holiday must be granted.

- The substitute day must be chosen as per labor agreements, following the same rules as Sunday holidays.

3. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Sunday

- A holiday falling on Sunday is always replaced by a weekday holiday, ensuring workers do not lose their day off.

- The substitute holiday is often the following Monday, unless another day is agreed upon.

4. Bridge Holidays (Long Weekends)

- Belgium does not have an automatic system of bridge holidays, but companies can arrange them internally.

- Some sectors or employers allow employees to take a leave day when a holiday falls on Tuesday or Thursday, creating a four-day weekend.

- In certain cases, a compensatory working day (e.g., on a Saturday) may be scheduled in exchange for the extra day off.

5. Special Cases for Public Holidays

- Regional Holidays:

Flemish Community Day (July 11th)
French-speaking Community Day (September 27th)
German-speaking Community Day (November 15th)

- These are not official public holidays but may be observed in their respective regions.

- Religious and Movable Holidays:

Easter Monday, Ascension Day, Whit Monday are movable holidays that always fall on a Monday or Thursday, ensuring a long weekend.

6. Additional Notes

- The Belgian government and sectoral agreements define public holiday regulations annually.

- Private-sector businesses follow these rules, but companies with special working conditions may implement different substitution policies.

- Employees working on a public holiday are entitled to overtime pay or a compensatory rest day.

- Belgium strictly enforces substitution rules, ensuring employees always receive their full public holiday entitlement.

2025 Holidays - Belgium

Belgium workweek and weekend

Belgium Public Holiday Observance Rules

1. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Weekend

2. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Saturday

3. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Sunday

4. Bridge Holidays (Long Weekends)

5. Special Cases for Public Holidays

6. Additional Notes

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2025 Holidays - Belgium

Belgium workweek and weekend

Belgium Public Holiday Observance Rules

1. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Weekend

2. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Saturday

3. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Sunday

4. Bridge Holidays (Long Weekends)

5. Special Cases for Public Holidays

6. Additional Notes

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