Public holiday in Belgium
Easter Sunday in Belgium
Sunday, April 5, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
Easter Sunday is a nationwide public holiday in Belgium and the main Christian feast of the Easter period. It is observed across the country on the spring Sunday that marks the resurrection of Christ in the Christian calendar.
About Easter Sunday in Belgium
In Belgium, Easter Sunday is part of the public-holiday calendar nationwide and sits at the centre of the Easter season. As a Sunday holiday, it falls alongside the usual weekend rhythm, but it remains an official holiday for the whole country in the calendar data provided. Its significance is primarily religious and seasonal rather than administrative: it marks the culmination of Holy Week and the start of Easter celebrations in many families and church communities. In practical terms, it also shapes the timing of the surrounding days, especially for people who treat Easter Monday as part of the same holiday period.
Traditions
Belgian Easter customs are broadly Christian and family-based. Churches hold Easter services, and many households mark the day with a festive meal and chocolate eggs or other Easter sweets, especially for children. In parts of Belgium, Easter eggs are also associated with springtime egg hunts and small family gatherings, but observance varies by region and by household.
How Easter Sunday is celebrated in Belgium
For many people in Belgium, the day is spent with relatives, a church visit, or a meal at home rather than with public events. Because it falls on a Sunday, the holiday usually blends with the regular weekend, and the following day, Easter Monday, is often the more noticeable day off in everyday life.
Interesting facts
Belgium’s holiday calendar lists Easter Sunday as a nationwide public holiday, with the 2026 occurrence on 5 April and the 2027 occurrence on 28 March. The holiday falls in spring but moves each year because it follows the ecclesiastical calendar rather than a fixed date.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 Apr 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.