Belgium has 9 potential long weekends in 2026, created by holidays falling near weekends. This includes 6 natural 3-day weekends and 3 potential 4-day weekends (with one day of leave).
New Year's Day
Nieuwjaar
Jan 1, 2026 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Good Friday
Goede Vrijdag
Apr 3, 2026 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Easter Monday
Paasmaandag
Apr 6, 2026 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Labour Day
Dag van de arbeid
May 1, 2026 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Ascension Day
Onze Lieve Heer hemel
May 14, 2026 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Day after Ascension Day
May 15, 2026 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Whit Monday
Pinkstermaandag
May 25, 2026 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Belgian National Day
Nationale feestdag
Jul 21, 2026 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Christmas Day
Kerstdag
Dec 25, 2026 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
9 long weekend opportunities Belgium 2026
Last updated: April 1, 2026