New Year's Day is a public holiday in Belgium, observed on January 1, 2026. It is locally known as Nieuwjaar. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.
Holiday Details
| Holiday | New Year's Day |
| Local Name | Nieuwjaar |
| Date | January 1, 2026 |
| Country |  Belgium |
| Type | Public |
| National | Yes — observed nationwide |
Frequently Asked Questions
All Public Holidays in Belgium
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day | Public |
| 2026-04-03 | Good Friday | Bank |
| 2026-04-05 | Easter Sunday | Public |
| 2026-04-06 | Easter Monday | Public |
| 2026-05-01 | Labour Day | Public |
| 2026-05-14 | Ascension Day | Public |
| 2026-05-15 | Day after Ascension Day | Bank |
| 2026-05-25 | Whit Monday | Public |
| 2026-07-21 | Belgian National Day | Public |
| 2026-08-15 | Assumption Day | Public |
| 2026-11-01 | All Saints' Day | Public |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day | Public |
| 2026-12-26 | St. Stephen's Day | Bank |
| 2026-04-03 | Good Friday | Bank |
| 2026-04-05 | Easter Sunday | Public |
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