Public holidays in Belgium 2023: public holidays 14; currency Euro; main language Dutch.
Public holidays: 14
Year: 2023
Currency: Euro
Main language: Dutch
Updated: 2026-10-04
Belgium had **14 public holidays in 2023**, including both nationwide and regional observances. The list covers dates, local names, and whether each holiday applies across the country or only in Flanders, Wallonia, or Brussels. Data reflects official 2023 schedules and was verified on **2026-10-04**. No—some holidays (e.g., *Feast of the Holy Blood* in Bruges) apply only to specific regions. Holiday names appear in **Dutch**, Belgium’s main language, with regional variations noted.
Public holidays 14
Year 2023
Currency Euro
Main language Dutch
Updated 2026-10-04
Public holidays in Belgium, 2023
Date
Holiday
Observed
2023-01-01
New Year's Day
Nieuwjaar
2023-04-07
Good Friday
Goede Vrijdag
2023-04-09
Easter Sunday
Pasen
2023-04-10
Easter Monday
Paasmaandag
2023-05-01
Labour Day
Dag van de arbeid
2023-05-18
Ascension Day
Onze Lieve Heer hemel
2023-05-19
Day after Ascension Day
Day after Ascension Day
2023-05-29
Whit Monday
Pinkstermaandag
2023-07-21
Belgian National Day
Nationale feestdag
2023-08-15
Assumption Day
Onze Lieve Vrouw hemelvaart
2023-11-01
All Saints' Day
Allerheiligen
2023-11-11
Armistice Day
Wapenstilstand
2023-12-25
Christmas Day
Kerstdag
2023-12-26
St. Stephen's Day
Boxing Day
Belgium holiday calendar 2023
| 2023-01-01 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| 2023-04-07 | Good Friday | Yes |
| 2023-04-09 | Easter Sunday | Yes |
| 2023-04-10 | Easter Monday | Yes |
| 2023-05-01 | Labour Day | Yes |
| 2023-05-18 | Ascension Day | Yes |
| 2023-05-19 | Day after Ascension Day | Yes |
| 2023-05-29 | Whit Monday | Yes |
| 2023-07-21 | Belgian National Day | Yes |
| 2023-08-15 | Assumption Day | Yes |
| 2023-11-01 | All Saints' Day | Yes |
| 2023-11-11 | Armistice Day | Yes |
| 2023-12-25 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| 2023-12-26 | St. Stephen's Day | Yes |