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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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Good Friday | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
Daylight Saving Time Starts | Time Related | ||
Easter | Religious/Beliefs, Popular | Christianity | |
Easter Monday | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
Labour Day / May Day | Public, Popular | ||
National Day Belgium | Public | ||
Daylight Saving Time Ends | Time Related | ||
Armistice Day | Public | ||
Christmas Eve | Religious/Beliefs, Popular | Christianity | |
Christmas | Public, Religious/Beliefs, Popular | Christianity | |
New Years Eve | Popular | ||
New Year's Day | Popular | ||
International Women's Day | Popular |