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Belgium
BE
Weekend
Saturday – Sunday
Total public holidays
14 days
Bank Holiday
3 days
Standard Work Week System
The standard work week is Monday–Friday, with standard daily hours of about 8 (typically 09:00–17:00). Statutory weekly hours are generally capped at 40–48 (subject to local labor law).
Overtime Culture & Compliance
Overtime rules vary by country, typically requiring 1.25–2x overtime pay. Before cross-border collaboration, confirm local labor law overtime caps and compensation to assess supplier compliance risk.
Working Days & Holidays by Year
250d
249d
251d
252d
2024
14h
2025
14h
2026
14h
2027
14h
Public Holidays in Belgium (2026)
Nieuwjaar
New Year's Day
2026-01-01
Public Holiday
Goede Vrijdag
Good Friday
2026-04-03
Bank Holiday
Pasen
Easter Sunday
2026-04-05
Public Holiday
Paasmaandag
Easter Monday
2026-04-06
Public Holiday
Dag van de arbeid
Labour Day
2026-05-01
Public Holiday
Onze Lieve Heer hemel
Ascension Day
2026-05-14
Public Holiday
Day after Ascension Day
2026-05-15
Bank Holiday
Pinkstermaandag
Whit Monday
2026-05-25
Public Holiday
Nationale feestdag
Belgian National Day
2026-07-21
Public Holiday
Onze Lieve Vrouw hemelvaart
Assumption Day
2026-08-15
Public Holiday
Allerheiligen
All Saints' Day
2026-11-01
Public Holiday
Wapenstilstand
Armistice Day
2026-11-11
Public Holiday
Kerstdag
Christmas Day
2026-12-25
Public Holiday
Boxing Day
St. Stephen's Day
2026-12-26
Bank Holiday