Public holidays in Belgium 2017: public holidays 14; currency Euro; main language Dutch.
Public holidays: 14
Year: 2017
Currency: Euro
Main language: Dutch
Updated: 2026-10-04
Belgium had **14 public holidays in 2017**, including both nationwide and regional observances. This list covers all official days off, verified from reliable sources and cross-checked for accuracy. No—some holidays (e.g., regional feast days) apply only to Flanders, Wallonia, or Brussels. Holiday names appear in Dutch, Belgium’s main language, with dates and status clearly noted.
Public holidays 14
Year 2017
Currency Euro
Main language Dutch
Updated 2026-10-04
Public holidays in Belgium, 2017
Date
Holiday
Observed
2017-01-01
New Year's Day
Nieuwjaar
2017-04-14
Good Friday
Goede Vrijdag
2017-04-16
Easter Sunday
Pasen
2017-04-17
Easter Monday
Paasmaandag
2017-05-01
Labour Day
Dag van de arbeid
2017-05-25
Ascension Day
Onze Lieve Heer hemel
2017-05-26
Day after Ascension Day
Day after Ascension Day
2017-06-05
Whit Monday
Pinkstermaandag
2017-07-21
Belgian National Day
Nationale feestdag
2017-08-15
Assumption Day
Onze Lieve Vrouw hemelvaart
2017-11-01
All Saints' Day
Allerheiligen
2017-11-11
Armistice Day
Wapenstilstand
2017-12-25
Christmas Day
Kerstdag
2017-12-26
St. Stephen's Day
Boxing Day
Belgium holiday calendar 2017
| 2017-01-01 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| 2017-04-14 | Good Friday | Yes |
| 2017-04-16 | Easter Sunday | Yes |
| 2017-04-17 | Easter Monday | Yes |
| 2017-05-01 | Labour Day | Yes |
| 2017-05-25 | Ascension Day | Yes |
| 2017-05-26 | Day after Ascension Day | Yes |
| 2017-06-05 | Whit Monday | Yes |
| 2017-07-21 | Belgian National Day | Yes |
| 2017-08-15 | Assumption Day | Yes |
| 2017-11-01 | All Saints' Day | Yes |
| 2017-11-11 | Armistice Day | Yes |
| 2017-12-25 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| 2017-12-26 | St. Stephen's Day | Yes |