New Year's Day in Belgium (2021)

New Year’s Day in Belgium was observed on **January 1, 2021**, known locally as *Nieuwjaar*. The holiday was celebrated nationwide across the country. | *Nieuwjaar* is the Dutch/Flemish term; in French-speaking regions, it is *Jour de l’An*. | Yes, it was a nationwide public holiday, with most businesses and schools closed.