Belgian Public Holidays in 2024

A Comprehensive Guide

1. Labor Day (May 1)

Also known as "Dag van de Arbeid" in Dutch, Labor Day celebrates the contributions of workers in Belgium. It falls on May 1 and is a national holiday.

2. Pentecost Monday (June 10)

"2e Pinksterdag" in Dutch, Pentecost Monday is a Christian holiday that celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles.

3. Belgian National Day (July 21)

Also known as "Dag van de Belgische Onafhankelijkheid" in Dutch, Belgian National Day commemorates the Belgian revolution in 1830.

4. Assumption of the Virgin Mary (August 15)

"Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Hemelvaart" in Dutch, the Assumption of the Virgin Mary is a Catholic holiday that celebrates the belief that Mary was taken into heaven.

5. All Saints' Day (November 1)

Also known as "Allerheiligen" in Dutch, All Saints' Day honors all Christian saints.

6. Armistice Day (November 11)

Also known as "Wapenstilstandsdag" in Dutch, Armistice Day commemorates the end of World War I in 1918.

7. Christmas Day (December 25)

"Kerstmis" in Dutch, Christmas Day celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.

8. Second Day of Christmas (December 26)

"Tweede Kerstdag" in Dutch, the Second Day of Christmas is a public holiday that follows Christmas Day.