Belgium


Holidays & Observances in Belgium
Belgium is a Western European country. Located between France and the Netherlands, the culture of Belgium is highly influenced by both. French and Dutch are both considered national languages and are almost equally spoken across the country. Religious beliefs are diverse, but Roman Catholicism is the most popularly practiced. Holidays in Belgium are often publically celebrated with parades, markets, and events.
Upcoming Popular Holidays
Country Observances
Holiday Date | Country Holiday | Observance Type | Religion/Belief |
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National Day Belgium | Public | ||
Armistice Day | Public | ||
Christmas Eve | Religious/Beliefs, Popular & Widely Observed | Christianity | |
Christmas | Public | ||
Christmas | Public, Religious/Beliefs, Popular & Widely Observed | Christianity | |
New Year's Day | Popular & Widely Observed | ||
International Women's Day | Popular & Widely Observed | ||
Good Friday | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
Easter | Religious/Beliefs, Popular & Widely Observed | Christianity | |
Easter Monday | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
Labour Day / May Day | Public, Popular & Widely Observed |