Public holiday in Belgium
Easter Monday in Belgium
Monday, April 6, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
Easter Monday is a nationwide public holiday in Belgium, observed on the Monday after Easter Sunday. It gives many people a spring long weekend and marks a pause in the working week for much of the country.
About Easter Monday in Belgium
In Belgium, Easter Monday is a public holiday across the whole country. It falls immediately after Easter Sunday, so it is often part of a four-day Easter weekend for people who already have time off around the holiday. The day is mainly significant as a nationwide day of rest and family time rather than as a public event with a fixed national program.
Traditions
Belgian observance of Easter Monday is largely shaped by Christian Easter customs, especially family meals and visits that continue from the Easter weekend. In some places, local communities also keep Easter Monday outings or spring fairs linked to the holiday period, though these are not uniform nationwide.
How Easter Monday is celebrated in Belgium
Many people use the day for a quieter pace at home, short trips, or time with family and friends. Because it is a public holiday, some workplaces and public offices are closed, while retail and leisure arrangements vary by locality and employer.
Interesting facts
Belgium treats Easter Monday as one of the fixed nationwide public holidays in its annual calendar, even though the date changes each year because Easter Sunday moves. The 2026 and 2027 occurrences supplied for Belgium are both nationwide public holidays.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 Apr 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.