Working days 2026
In 2026 Belgium has a total of 253 working days.
How many working days are there in 2026?
Working days
253
Public holidays
10
8 on weekdays
Other weekday holidays
0
Most: March (22 days) – Least: May (18 days)
Monthly breakdown
January
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Nouvel An (THU)
February
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
March
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
April
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 06. Lundi de Pâques (MON)
May
- Working days:18
- Public holidays:3
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Fête du travail (FRI)
- 14. Ascension (THU)
- 25. Lundi de Pentecôte (MON)
June
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
July
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 21. Fête nationale (TUE)
August
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 15. Assomption (SAT)
September
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
October
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
November
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Toussaint (SUN)
- 11. Armistice (WED)
December
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 25. Noël (FRI)
Other years
Other countries
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.
Frequently asked questions
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.