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

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

1. 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.

2. 3Wed

   World Wildlife Day

   Wednesday March 3 · World day

   World Wildlife Day, on 3 March, proclaimed by the UN to protect wild animals and plants.

3. 8Mon

   International Women's Day

   Monday March 8 · World day

   International Women's Day, on 8 March, recognised by the UN: a day of action for equality.

4. 14Sun

   Pi Day

   Sunday March 14 · World day

   Pi Day, on 14 March (3/14 in US notation, like 3.14); it is also the International Day of Mathematics proclaimed by UNESCO.

5. 17Wed

   St Patrick's Day

   Wednesday March 17 · Commercial moment

   Ireland's national day, on 17 March, celebrated worldwide in green and with beer.

6. 18Thu

   Global Recycling Day

   Thursday March 18 · World day

   Global Recycling Day, on 18 March, launched in 2018 by the Global Recycling Foundation.

7. 19Fri

   World Sleep Day

   Friday March 19 · World day

   World Sleep Day, on the Friday before the March equinox: raising awareness of the importance of good sleep.

8. 20Sat

   International Day of Happiness

   Saturday March 20 · World day

   International Day of Happiness, on 20 March, proclaimed by the UN.

9. 20Sat

   International Francophonie Day

   Saturday March 20 · World day

   International Francophonie Day, on 20 March: a celebration of the French language and the countries that share it.

10. 28Sun

    Easter

    Sunday March 28 · Public holiday

    Christian feast of the resurrection of Christ, held on the first Sunday after the first full moon of spring. Chocolate egg tradition.

11. 28Sun

    Clocks go forward (summer time)

    Sunday March 28 · Season & milestone

    On the last Sunday of March, clocks go forward: at 2 am it becomes 3 am. The night is one hour shorter.

12. 29Mon

    Easter Monday

    Monday March 29 · Public holiday

    The day after Easter, a public holiday in Belgium and France.

13. 29Mon

    Easter break (Flemish schools)

    from Monday March 29 to Sunday April 11, 2027 · Congé scolaire

    Easter break for Flemish schools: two weeks around Easter.

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