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United KingdomvsBelgium

Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.

2

Days you're both off

3

Only United Kingdom

9

Only Belgium

What the numbers say

In 2026, United Kingdom has 5 nationwide public holidays and Belgium has 11, so Belgium gets 6 more days off. They line up on 2 dates, including Spring Bank Holiday and Christmas Day.

What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: United Kingdom has 5 on working days (0 fall on a weekend), against 8 for Belgium (3 on a weekend).

For short breaks, United Kingdom offers 5 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 0 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Belgium offers 4 and 3. Belgium has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is May in United Kingdom and May in Belgium.

Shared days

Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.

Spring Bank HolidayMonday · 25 May 2026Christmas DayFriday · 25 Dec 2026

Only United Kingdom

Belgium is working — expect one-sided quiet.

Good FridayFriday · 3 Apr 2026Early May Bank HolidayMonday · 4 May 2026Boxing DayMonday · 28 Dec 2026

Only Belgium

United Kingdom is working these days.

NieuwjaarThursday · 1 Jan 2026PasenSunday · 5 Apr 2026PaasmaandagMonday · 6 Apr 2026Dag van de arbeidFriday · 1 May 2026Onze Lieve Heer hemelThursday · 14 May 2026Nationale feestdagTuesday · 21 Jul 2026Onze Lieve Vrouw hemelvaartSaturday · 15 Aug 2026AllerheiligenSunday · 1 Nov 2026WapenstilstandWednesday · 11 Nov 2026

Full calendars: United Kingdom · Belgium