Public holiday in Belgium
Pentecost Monday in Belgium
Monday, May 25, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
Pentecost Monday is a nationwide public holiday in Belgium, observed the day after Pentecost Sunday. It gives people across the country a spring weekday off at the end of the Pentecost weekend.
About Pentecost Monday in Belgium
In Belgium, Pentecost Monday is a national public holiday that follows Pentecost Sunday. Its practical significance is straightforward: it creates a long weekend in late spring and is one of the fixed annual holidays observed across the country. Because it falls immediately after Pentecost Sunday, it is often treated as part of the same holiday period rather than as an isolated date.
Traditions
The day is linked to Pentecost in the Christian calendar, so any religious observance generally belongs to church services and family practices associated with the Pentecost weekend rather than to a separate Belgian custom unique to Monday itself. In many Belgian communities, the day is used for rest, short trips, family time, or ordinary leisure after the preceding Sunday.
How Pentecost Monday is celebrated in Belgium
As a public holiday, Pentecost Monday is commonly a quieter day than a normal weekday. Many people use it for time off, travel, or social visits, while public life follows a holiday rhythm that is typical of a nationwide weekday closure day.
Interesting facts
The holiday applies nationwide in Belgium, not only in one region or language area. It is part of a spring cluster of holidays in the Belgian calendar, coming one day after Pentecost Sunday.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25 May 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.