School holidays in Belgium 2026-2027 (all communities, official dates)
In this short publication, ALYO.info has compiled accurate, officially confirmed information on the following topic: school holidays in Belgium in 2026-2027. We have provided the exact start and end dates of summer, autumn, Christmas, spring, and Easter holidays (or their equivalents) in the Kingdom of Belgium. We have also published lists of national and local holidays when schools are closed.
Below are the dates for school holidays in Belgium for the 2026-2027 academic year. In addition, children also have holidays on public holidays and on the Kingdom’s language community days. You can find the lists for 2026 and 2027 later in the article.
Flemish Community
Summer holidays 2026 – from July 1 (Wednesday) to August 31 (Monday) 2026.
Autumn holidays – from November 2 (Monday) to November 8 (Sunday) 2026.
Christmas holidays 2026-2027 – from December 21 (Monday) 2026 to January 3 (Sunday) 2027.
Crocus holidays – from February 8 (Monday) to February 14 (Sunday) 2027.
Easter holidays – from March 29 (Monday) to April 11 (Sunday) 2027.
Summer holidays 2027 – from July 1 (Thursday) to August 31 (Tuesday) 2027.
French Community
Summer holidays 2026 are from Saturday, July 4, to Sunday, August 23, 2026.
Autumn Break (All Saints’ Day) – Monday, October 19, to Sunday, November 1, 2026.
Winter break (Christmas break) – from Monday, December 21, 2026, to Sunday, January 3, 2027.
Carnival holidays (officially holiday breaks) run from Monday, February 22 to Sunday, March 7, 2027.
Spring Break is Monday, April 26, through Sunday, May 9, 2027.
Summer holidays 2027 – from Saturday, July 3, 2027.
School holidays for correspondence art schools
Below are the dates for school holidays in Belgium in 2026-2027 for schools in the French Community. Please note that schools with a 29-week and 33-week school year set their own summer holiday dates (within legal limits).
Summer holidays 2026 for schools with a 37-week schedule are from Sunday, July 5 to Sunday, August 23, 2026.
The first day of summer break 2026 for schools with 29-week and 33-week schedules is Monday, June 1, to Sunday, July 5, 2026.
The last day of summer holidays 2026 for schools on 29-week and 33-week schedules is Sunday, August 23, 2026 to Monday, September 14, 2026.
The first day of summer break 2027 for schools with a 37-week schedule is Sunday, July 4, 2027.
The first day of the 2027 school holidays for 29-week and 33-week schools is Tuesday, June 1, 2027, to Sunday, July 4, 2027.
German-speaking community
Summer holidays 2026 – from July 1 (Wednesday) 2026 to August 31 (Monday) 2026.
All Saints’ Day Holiday (Autumn Break) – from Monday, November 2, 2026 to Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Christmas holidays – from December 21 (Monday) 2026 to January 2 (Saturday) 2027.
Carnival holidays – from February 28 (Sunday) 2027 to March 4 (Thursday) 2027.
Easter holidays – from April 17 (Saturday) 2027 to April 29 (Thursday) 2027.
Summer holidays 2027 – from July 1 (Thursday) 2027 to August 31 (Tuesday) 2027.
Public holidays in Belgium in 2026-2027, when schools are closed
Below are lists of public holidays in Belgium in 2026 and 2027. On these dates, all schools in the country are closed to teachers and students. These lists include the days of the Belgian language communities. These days are public holidays only for schools belonging to these communities.
IMPORTANT! In some cities, local authorities may introduce additional days off for children and teachers on minor holidays, local celebrations, or during festivals. Check with the educational institution you’re interested in!
Holidays in 2026
New Year’s Day is Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Easter Monday is Monday, April 6, 2026.
Labor Day is Friday, May 1, 2026.
Ascension Day – Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Pentecost Monday is Monday, May 25, 2026.
Flemish Community Day is Saturday, July 11, 2026 (public holiday in the Flemish Community only).
National Day is Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Assumption – Saturday, August 15, 2026.
French Community Day is Sunday, September 27, 2026 (closed in the French Community only).
All Saints’ Day is Sunday, November 1, 2026.
Armistice Day is Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Day of the German-Speaking Community – Sunday, November 15, 2026 (day off in the German-Speaking Community only).
Christmas Day is Friday, December 25, 2026.
Holidays in 2027
New Year’s Day is Friday, January 1, 2027.
Easter Monday is Monday, March 29, 2027.
Labor Day is Saturday, May 1, 2027.
Ascension Day – Thursday, May 6, 2027.
Pentecost Monday is Monday, May 17, 2027.
Flemish Community Day is Sunday, July 11, 2027 (public holiday in the Flemish Community only).
National Day is Wednesday, July 21, 2027.
Dormition – Sunday, August 15, 2027.
French Community Day – Monday, September 27, 2027 (closed in the French Community only).
All Saints’ Day is Monday, November 1, 2027.
Armistice Day is Thursday, November 11, 2027.
Day of the German-Speaking Community – Monday, November 15, 2027 (closed in the German-Speaking Community only).
Christmas Day is Saturday, December 25, 2027.
In this publication, the ALYO.info team provides the official dates for school holidays in Belgium for 2026-2027. We’ve also published lists of national and local holidays when children are guaranteed a break from school. Be sure to share this information with your friends!
