Ascension Friday in Belgium
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.
All observances of Ascension Friday in Belgium:
Year | Name | Weekday | Date | Holiday Type |
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2024 | Ascension Friday | Friday | May. 10, 2024 | Banks |
2025 | Ascension Friday | Friday | May. 30, 2025 | Banks |
2026 | Ascension Friday | Friday | May. 15, 2026 | Banks |
2027 | Ascension Friday | Friday | May. 07, 2027 | Banks |
2028 | Ascension Friday | Friday | May. 26, 2028 | Banks |
2029 | Ascension Friday | Friday | May. 11, 2029 | Banks |
* Estimated holiday dates
We continuously monitor and update holiday information, but there may be occasional inaccuracies.
Holiday Facts
- Local Name: Vendredi de l'Ascension / Vrijdag na Hemelvaart
- Previous Year: May. 10, 2024
- This Year: May. 30, 2025
- Next Year: May. 15, 2026