Workingdays

Arbeitstage 2026

Im Jahr 2026 hat Belgien insgesamt 253 Arbeitstage.

Wie viele Arbeitstage gibt es 2026?

Arbeitstage

253

Feiertage

10

8 on weekdays

Bankfeiertage

0

Meiste: März (22 Tage) – Wenigste: Mai (18 Tage)

Monatliche Übersicht

Januar

  • Arbeitstage:21
  • Feiertage:1
  • Bankfeiertage:0

Feiertage

  • 01. Nouvel An (DO)

Februar

  • Arbeitstage:20
  • Feiertage:0
  • Bankfeiertage:0

März

  • Arbeitstage:22
  • Feiertage:0
  • Bankfeiertage:0

April

  • Arbeitstage:21
  • Feiertage:1
  • Bankfeiertage:0

Feiertage

  • 06. Lundi de Pâques (MO)

Mai

  • Arbeitstage:18
  • Feiertage:3
  • Bankfeiertage:0

Feiertage

  • 01. Fête du travail (FR)
  • 14. Ascension (DO)
  • 25. Lundi de Pentecôte (MO)

Juni

  • Arbeitstage:22
  • Feiertage:0
  • Bankfeiertage:0

Juli

  • Arbeitstage:22
  • Feiertage:1
  • Bankfeiertage:0

Feiertage

  • 21. Fête nationale (DI)

August

  • Arbeitstage:21
  • Feiertage:0
  • Bankfeiertage:0

Feiertage

  • 15. Assomption (SA)

September

  • Arbeitstage:22
  • Feiertage:0
  • Bankfeiertage:0

Oktober

  • Arbeitstage:22
  • Feiertage:0
  • Bankfeiertage:0

November

  • Arbeitstage:20
  • Feiertage:1
  • Bankfeiertage:0

Feiertage

  • 01. Toussaint (SO)
  • 11. Armistice (MI)

Dezember

  • Arbeitstage:22
  • Feiertage:1
  • Bankfeiertage:0

Feiertage

  • 25. Noël (FR)

Belgium has 10 fixed statutory public holidays each year, recognized uniformly throughout the national territory. When a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday becomes a compensatory non-working day. Calculating working days and managing leave are essential for payroll and human resources professionals.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What happens if a Belgian statutory public holiday falls on a Sunday?

When a statutory public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday becomes a compensatory non-working day (substitute day). This mechanism applies to all public holidays that may fall on a Sunday, ensuring that each worker effectively receives their day of rest.

Does Belgium recognize additional regional public holidays?

No, Belgium does not have differentiated regional public holidays according to communities or regions. The 10 statutory public holidays are identical and mandatory throughout the national territory, regardless of Flanders, Wallonia, or Brussels.

How many statutory public holidays does Belgium have each year?

Belgium has 10 annual statutory public holidays: New Year's Day, Easter Monday, Labor Day, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, National Day (21 July), Assumption of Mary, All Saints' Day, Armistice Day, and Christmas Day. These dates are fixed and recognized uniformly.

What is the standard number of working hours per week in Belgium?

The standard working week in Belgium is 38 hours. This threshold serves as a reference for calculating overtime and compensation in payroll and working time management calculations.

Is 21 July a statutory public holiday in Belgium?

Yes, 21 July (Belgian National Day) is a statutory public holiday. This date commemorates the constitutional oath of 1831 and is a paid non-working day for all workers in Belgium.