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