BelgiumvsNetherlands
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
6
Days you're both off
5
Only Belgium
3
Only Netherlands
What the numbers say
In 2026, Belgium has 11 nationwide public holidays and Netherlands has 9, so Belgium gets 2 more days off. They line up on 6 dates, including Nieuwjaar, Pasen, Paasmaandag and Onze Lieve Heer hemel.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Belgium has 8 on working days (3 fall on a weekend), against 6 for Netherlands (3 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Belgium offers 4 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 3 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Netherlands offers 4 and 2. Belgium has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is May in Belgium and April in Netherlands.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Belgium
Netherlands is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Netherlands
Belgium is working these days.
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