December 2026: public holidays, school breaks and world days in Belgium

Every date in December 2026 in Belgium: public holidays, school holidays, world days, sales and key moments and what each one means.

2Wed
Pre-sales waiting period, winter
from Wednesday December 2, 2026 to Friday January 1, 2027 · Commercial moment
The month before the winter sales: in Belgium, retailers may not advertise discounts on clothing, shoes and leather goods.
6Sun
Saint Nicholas
Sunday December 6 · Commercial moment
On 6 December, Saint Nicholas brings children gifts and sweets: a major traditional celebration in Belgium.
21Mon
Winter break (French-speaking schools)
from Monday December 21, 2026 to Friday January 1, 2027 · Congé scolaire
Christmas break for French-speaking schools: two weeks around the festive season.
21Mon
World Meditation Day
Monday December 21 · World day
World Meditation Day, on 21 December, proclaimed by the UN in 2024, around the winter solstice.
21Mon
Christmas break (Flemish schools)
from Monday December 21, 2026 to Sunday January 3, 2027 · Congé scolaire
Christmas break for Flemish schools: two weeks around the festive season.
25Fri
Christmas
Friday December 25 · Public holiday
Christian feast of the birth of Jesus, on 25 December. A public holiday and the year's peak for gifts and family meals.
31Thu
New Year's Eve
Thursday December 31 · Commercial moment
New Year's Eve, 31 December, when people see in the new year.