February 2027: public holidays, school breaks and world days in Belgium

Every date in February 2027 in Belgium: public holidays, school holidays, world days, sales and key moments and what each one means.

1Mon
Tournée Minérale
from Monday February 1 to Sunday February 28, 2027 · Commercial moment
Belgian challenge to go alcohol-free for the month of February, launched in 2017. On the French-speaking side it is now run by the non-profit Univers santé.
2Tue
Candlemas
Tuesday February 2 · Commercial moment
Christian feast on 2 February, forty days after Christmas. Tradition calls for eating crêpes.
6Sat
Chinese New Year
Saturday February 6 · Commercial moment
Lunar New Year, celebrated in China and Asia between 21 January and 20 February. Each year is associated with an animal.
8Mon
Carnival break (Flemish schools)
from Monday February 8 to Sunday February 14, 2027 · Congé scolaire
Carnival break for Flemish schools: one week in February or early March.
9Tue
Shrove Tuesday (carnival)
Tuesday February 9 · Commercial moment
The last day before Lent, 47 days before Easter. The high point of carnivals, including UNESCO-listed Binche.
9Tue
Safer Internet Day
Tuesday February 9 · World day
Safer Internet Day, in February, backed by the European Union: prevention for young people and parents.
14Sun
Valentine's Day
Sunday February 14 · Commercial moment
Lovers' day, on 14 February.
22Mon
Carnival break (French-speaking schools)
from Monday February 22 to Friday March 5, 2027 · Congé scolaire
Carnival break for French-speaking schools: two weeks in February-March.