Belgium

New Year's Day

New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.

Epiphany

Epiphany is a Christian holiday celebrated globally on January 6 each year. It commemorates two events recorded in the Bible: the three wise men’s visit to baby Jesus; and Jesus’ baptism.

Valentine's Day

February 14 is Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Feast. The day of love owes its origins to ancient Roman and European Christian traditions.

March Equinox

March Equinox in Belgium (Brussels)

Daylight Saving Time starts

Daylight Saving Time starts in Belgium

Good Friday

Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.

Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.

Easter Monday

Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.

Labor Day / May Day

Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.

Iris Day

Iris Day is a regional government holiday in Belgium

Mothers' Day

Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.

Ascension Day

Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.

Day after Ascension Day

Day after Ascension Day is a bank holiday in Belgium

Whit Sunday

Many Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday.

Whit Monday

Whit Monday, or Pentecost Monday, is a Christian holiday that falls on the day after Pentecost, which is also known as Whit Sunday or Whitsunday.

Fathers' Day

Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.

June Solstice

June Solstice in Belgium (Brussels)

Day of the Flemish Community

Belgian National Day

Belgian National Day is a national holiday in Belgium

Assumption of Mary

The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year.

Day of the Walloon Region

Day of the Walloon Region is a regional government holiday in Belgium

September Equinox

September Equinox in Belgium (Brussels)

Day of the French Community

Day of the French Community is a regional government holiday in Belgium

Daylight Saving Time ends

Daylight Saving Time ends in Belgium

Halloween

Halloween is a festive occasion that is celebrated in many countries on October 31 each year.

All Saints' Day

Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.

Armistice Day

Armistice Day is a national holiday in Belgium

Day of the German-speaking Community

Day of the German-speaking Community is a regional government holiday in Belgium

St. Nicholas Day

St. Nicholas Day is a observance in Belgium

December Solstice

December Solstice in Belgium (Brussels)

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.

Christmas Day

Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.

Boxing Day

Boxing Day is a bank holiday in Belgium

New Year's Eve

New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.