{"id":38869,"date":"2025-12-05T13:31:41","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T13:31:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/?p=38869"},"modified":"2026-01-30T10:31:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T10:31:05","slug":"bank-holidays-belgium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/en\/bank-holidays-belgium\/","title":{"rendered":"Bank holidays in Belgium 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Planning a trip to Belgium<\/a><\/strong> this year, or are you lucky enough to live there? Knowing the public holidays in advance can help you plan long weekends, city breaks, or just enjoy some well-deserved time off. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Bruges, just an hour from Brussels, is the perfect bank holiday escape with its scenic canals and medieval charm<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Stay with us as we take you through all the public holidays in Belgium in 2026,<\/sub><\/p>so you can make the most of your free days!

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\ud83c\udf0d Traveling to or living in Belgium?  <\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Want to experience Belgium\u2019s local festivities? Plan your trip around a bank holiday! Don\u2019t miss Belgium National Independence Day<\/a><\/strong> on July 21, with parades, concerts, and fireworks. Stay right in the heart of the action by booking a room at one of the two MEININGER Hotels in Brussels<\/strong><\/a>, for a central and budget-friendly stay close to all the main events. Discover the best hidden gems and local favorites with our guide on how to do Brussels like a local<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n

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Spend your bank holiday in Belgium exploring the stunning Grand Place in Brussels, a must-see historic landmark<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Living in Belgium? Bank holidays are perfect for a quick trip without using vacation days! Many holidays fall near a weekend, making long weekend trips super easy. From Belgium, a quick train ride takes you to Amsterdam<\/strong><\/a>, Cologne<\/strong><\/a>, Hamburg<\/strong><\/a>, or Paris<\/strong><\/a> in just a few hours. And… you can stay at MEININGER Hotels in all of these cities! Check out the bank holidays in France 2026<\/strong><\/a> to see how public holidays compare and plan your travels accordingly! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Calendar of bank holidays in Belgium<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These holidays are celebrated all across Belgium, which means most businesses, schools, and government offices will be closed. Essential services like hospitals and some stores may still be open (especially in big cities).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udccd Regional public holidays<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Kingdom of Belgium is divided into three regions, and each one has its own special holidays. If you live in one of those, you might even get an extra day off! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time to plan ahead, take out your calendar, and get ready for local events in Belgium, relaxing breaks, and new adventures!<\/p>\n\n\n

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