New Year's Day in Belgium (2016)

New Year's Day in Belgium in 2016 was observed on **January 1, 2016**, known locally as *Nieuwjaar*. The holiday was celebrated nationwide, marking the start of the Gregorian calendar year across the country. | *Nieuwjaar* is the Dutch name used in Flanders, while French-speaking regions call it *Jour de l’An*. | Yes, it was a nationwide public holiday, observed uniformly across all regions.