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Saturday, 15 Aug 2026 · Belgium · Nationwide · Public holiday
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Bridge day check
Falls on the weekend, so it costs most people no leave — and in many countries no day is given back.
What the day is for
15 August is a full public holiday and the heart of the Belgian summer break, when whole firms close for a fortnight around it.
Do shops and banks close?
Banks and most shops closed; coastal retail busy.
Getting around
Peak traffic to the coast and the Ardennes.
When it falls each year
Floating holidays shift; fixed ones move only in which weekday they land on.
2025Friday · 15 Aug 20253-day break
2026Saturday · 15 Aug 20262-day break
2027Sunday · 15 Aug 20272-day break
2028Tuesday · 15 Aug 2028Bridge to 4 days
2029Wednesday · 15 Aug 20291-day break
See the full Belgium holiday calendar or count the working days.