School holidays

Belgium ·

8 school breaks in Belgium during 2026. Longest is 62 days (Summer Holidays).

School breaks

8

Total off-days

177

Longest break

62 d

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Next school break

Summer Holidays

Jul 1 – Aug 31 · 62 days

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All 2026 school breaks

8 total
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Breaks by linguistic community

Belgian schools follow one of three linguistic community calendars.

Dutch4 breaks
Dec22

Christmas Holidays

Dec 22 – Jan 2 · 12 days · Dutch

12d
Feb16

Spring Holidays

Feb 16 – 20 · 5 days · Dutch

5d
Apr6

Easter Holidays

Apr 6 – 17 · 12 days · Dutch

12d
Jul1

Summer Holidays

Jul 1 – Aug 31 · 62 days · Dutch

62d
French4 breaks
Dec22

Christmas Holidays

Dec 22 – Jan 2 · 12 days · French

12d
Feb16

Carnival Holiday

Feb 16 – 27 · 12 days · French

12d
Apr27

Easter Holidays

Apr 27 – May 8 · 12 days · French

12d
Jul6

Summer Holidays

Jul 6 – Aug 31 · 57 days · French

57d
German4 breaks
Dec22

Christmas Holidays

Dec 22 – Jan 2 · 12 days · German

12d
Feb16

Carnival Holiday

Feb 16 – 20 · 5 days · German

5d
Apr6

Easter Holidays

Apr 6 – 17 · 12 days · German

12d
Jul1

Summer Holidays

Jul 1 – Aug 31 · 62 days · German

62d
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Public holidays in 2026

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New Year's Day

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Apr6

Easter Monday

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May14

Ascension Day

May24

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May25

Whit Monday

Jul21

National Day

Aug15

Assumption of Mary

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Important school holiday information · Belgium

General information

  • •Schools are closed on all public holidays in addition to the listed school holiday periods
  • •School holidays begin after classes end on the specified date
  • •Classes resume on the morning of the return date
  • •Belgium uses a community-based system where holidays are determined by linguistic communities

Frequently asked questions

When are school holidays in Belgium 2026?
Belgium schools have 8 break periods throughout 2026. See the month-by-month timeline above for each break's start and end dates.
How many school breaks does Belgium have in 2026?
Belgium schools observe 8 break periods in 2026, including national holidays and seasonal breaks. Exact dates may vary by region or school zone.
When is the Christmas school break in Belgium 2026?
The Christmas school break in Belgium runs December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026.
When is the carnival school break in Belgium 2026?
The carnival school break in Belgium runs February 16, 2026 – February 27, 2026.
When is the spring school break in Belgium 2026?
The spring school break in Belgium runs February 16, 2026 – February 20, 2026.
When is the Easter school break in Belgium 2026?
The Easter school break in Belgium runs April 6, 2026 – April 17, 2026.
When is the summer school break in Belgium 2026?
The summer school break in Belgium runs July 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026.
Why do school holiday dates differ by region?
Many countries stagger school holidays across regions or zones to avoid simultaneous travel demand. France, the Netherlands, Germany, and others use this approach.
When is the best time to travel around school holidays?
Prices and crowds spike during school breaks. Traveling 1–2 weeks before or after a break — when other regions are still in school — typically offers better availability and lower prices.
Where does this calendar come from?
Data is sourced from the national education ministry of Belgium. See the source link below for the official publication.
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School calendar dates published by national education ministries. Always confirm with your local school for the official calendar.