Working days 2028
In 2028 Belgium has a total of 252 working days.
Belgium has 252 working days in 2028 — 2 fewer than in 2027 (254).
How many working days are there in 2028?
Working days
252
Public holidays
10
8 on weekdays
Other weekday holidays
0
Quarterly breakdown
Q1
January–March
65
0 holidays
Q2
April–June
61
4 holidays
Q3
July–September
63
2 holidays
Q4
October–December
63
2 holidays
Most: March (23 days) – Least: April (19 days)
Monthly breakdown
January
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Nouvel An (SAT)
February
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
March
- Working days:23
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
April
- Working days:19
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 17. Lundi de Pâques (MON)
May
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:2
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Fête du travail (MON)
- 25. Ascension (THU)
June
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 05. Lundi de Pentecôte (MON)
July
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 21. Fête nationale (FRI)
August
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 15. Assomption (TUE)
September
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
October
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
November
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Toussaint (WED)
- 11. Armistice (SAT)
December
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 25. Noël (MON)
Public holidays in Belgium 2028
All public holidays in Belgium in 2028 and the weekday each falls on. 8 fall on a weekday and reduce the number of working days; 2 fall on a weekend.
| Date | Holiday | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Nouvel An | On weekend |
| Apr 17 | Lundi de Pâques | Day off |
| May 1 | Fête du travail | Day off |
| May 25 | Ascension | Day off |
| Jun 5 | Lundi de Pentecôte | Day off |
| Jul 21 | Fête nationale | Day off |
| Aug 15 | Assomption | Day off |
| Nov 1 | Toussaint | Day off |
| Nov 11 | Armistice | On weekend |
| Dec 25 | Noël | Day off |
Long weekends in Belgium 2028
How the 2028 public holidays line up for extended time off.
- Lundi de Pâques: 3 days off in a row (Apr 15 – Apr 17) without taking any leave.
- Fête du travail: 3 days off in a row (Apr 29 – May 1) without taking any leave.
- Lundi de Pentecôte: 3 days off in a row (Jun 3 – Jun 5) without taking any leave.
- Fête nationale: 3 days off in a row (Jul 21 – Jul 23) without taking any leave.
- Noël: 3 days off in a row (Dec 23 – Dec 25) without taking any leave.
- Take Friday Apr 14 off and enjoy 4 days off in a row around Lundi de Pâques.
- Take Tuesday Apr 18 off and enjoy 4 days off in a row around Lundi de Pâques.
- Take Friday Apr 28 off and enjoy 4 days off in a row around Fête du travail.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in Belgium in 2028?
Belgium has 252 working days in 2028: 366 calendar days minus 106 weekend days and 8 public holidays that fall on a weekday.
Do any public holidays fall on a weekend in 2028?
Yes — in 2028, 2 public holidays fall on a weekend, so they do not add any time off.
Which month has the most and fewest working days in 2028?
Most working days: March (23). Fewest: April (19).
When are the long weekends in Belgium in 2028?
Lundi de Pâques: 3 days off in a row (Apr 15 – Apr 17) without taking any leave. Fête du travail: 3 days off in a row (Apr 29 – May 1) without taking any leave. Lundi de Pentecôte: 3 days off in a row (Jun 3 – Jun 5) without taking any leave. Fête nationale: 3 days off in a row (Jul 21 – Jul 23) without taking any leave. Noël: 3 days off in a row (Dec 23 – Dec 25) without taking any leave. Take Friday Apr 14 off and enjoy 4 days off in a row around Lundi de Pâques. Take Tuesday Apr 18 off and enjoy 4 days off in a row around Lundi de Pâques. Take Friday Apr 28 off and enjoy 4 days off in a row around Fête du travail.