Public holidays 2026 in Flanders
Official holiday calendar, long weekends and working days.
10
holidays
5
long weekends
253
working days
Next holiday: All Saints' Day
Sunday, November 1, 2026 · in 9 days
| Date | Day | Holiday | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | National |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | National |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | National |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day | National |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday | National |
| July 21 | Tuesday | National Holiday | National |
| August 15 | Saturday | Assumption | National |
| November 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day | National |
| November 11 | Wednesday | Armistice Day | National |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | National |
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In 2026 there are 10 official public holidays in Flanders: 10 national and 0 regional. 2 fall on a weekend, so the year has 253 working days (Monday to Friday).
The next holiday is All Saints' Day on Sunday, November 1, 2026 (9 days away).
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Long weekends 2026 in Flanders
We found 5 possible long weekends: take the listed days off to join the holiday and the weekend.
| Holiday | Days to take off | Total days off |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Friday January 2 | 4 days |
| Ascension Day | Friday May 15 | 4 days |
| National Holiday | Monday July 20 | 4 days |
| Armistice Day | Monday November 9, Tuesday November 10 | 5 days |
| Armistice Day | Thursday November 12, Friday November 13 | 5 days |
Working days per month in 2026
| Month | Working days |
|---|---|
| January | 21 |
| February | 20 |
| March | 22 |
| April | 21 |
| May | 18 |
| June | 22 |
| July | 22 |
| August | 21 |
| September | 22 |
| October | 22 |
| November | 20 |
| December | 22 |
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Frequently asked questions
10 official holidays, 8 of them on weekdays.
All Saints' Day, on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
253 working days (Monday to Friday) in Flanders.