Public holidays 2027: Belgium, France, Luxembourg
In 2027, Belgium has 10 legal public holidays, France 11 and Luxembourg 11. Two possible bridge days: Friday May 7 after Ascension (Thursday May 6, 2027) and Friday November 12 after Armistice Day (Thursday November 11, 2027, Belgium and France).
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Belgium: the 10 legal public holidays in 2027
| Public holiday | Date | Bridge day or note |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Friday January 1, 2027 | long weekend |
| Easter Monday | Monday March 29, 2027 | long weekend |
| Labour Day | Saturday May 1, 2027 | falls on a Saturday |
| Ascension Day | Thursday May 6, 2027 | possible bridge day on Friday May 7 |
| Whit Monday | Monday May 17, 2027 | long weekend |
| Belgian National Day | Wednesday July 21, 2027 | — |
| Assumption Day | Sunday August 15, 2027 | falls on a Sunday |
| All Saints' Day | Monday November 1, 2027 | long weekend |
| Armistice Day | Thursday November 11, 2027 | possible bridge day on Friday November 12 |
| Christmas | Saturday December 25, 2027 | falls on a Saturday |
Three holidays fall on a weekend in 2027: 1 May (Saturday), 15 August (Sunday) and Christmas (Saturday). In Belgium, a holiday that falls on a Sunday or a usual non-working day is replaced by another day off, set within the company.
Community and regional holidays (Belgium)
These are not public holidays for the whole country: they mainly apply to the administrations and schools of the Community or Region concerned.
| Day | Date |
|---|---|
| Iris Day (Brussels Region) | Saturday May 8, 2027 |
| Flemish Community Day | Sunday July 11, 2027 |
| Walloon Region Day | Sunday September 19, 2027 |
| Wallonia-Brussels Federation Day | Monday September 27, 2027 |
| Day of the German-speaking Community | Monday November 15, 2027 |
| King's Day | Monday November 15, 2027 |
France: the 11 public holidays in 2027
| Public holiday | Date | Bridge day or note |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Friday January 1, 2027 | long weekend |
| Easter Monday | Monday March 29, 2027 | long weekend |
| Labour Day | Saturday May 1, 2027 | falls on a Saturday |
| Victory Day 1945 (8 May) | Saturday May 8, 2027 | falls on a Saturday |
| Ascension Day | Thursday May 6, 2027 | possible bridge day on Friday May 7 |
| Whit Monday | Monday May 17, 2027 | long weekend |
| French National Day (14 July) | Wednesday July 14, 2027 | — |
| Assumption Day | Sunday August 15, 2027 | falls on a Sunday |
| All Saints' Day | Monday November 1, 2027 | long weekend |
| Armistice Day | Thursday November 11, 2027 | possible bridge day on Friday November 12 |
| Christmas | Saturday December 25, 2027 | falls on a Saturday |
Whit Monday is often used as the 'solidarity day'. In Alsace-Moselle, Good Friday and 26 December are also holidays. 8 May falls on a Saturday in 2027.
Luxembourg: the 11 public holidays in 2027
| Public holiday | Date | Bridge day or note |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Friday January 1, 2027 | long weekend |
| Easter Monday | Monday March 29, 2027 | long weekend |
| Labour Day | Saturday May 1, 2027 | falls on a Saturday |
| Europe Day | Sunday May 9, 2027 | falls on a Sunday |
| Ascension Day | Thursday May 6, 2027 | possible bridge day on Friday May 7 |
| Whit Monday | Monday May 17, 2027 | long weekend |
| Luxembourg National Day | Wednesday June 23, 2027 | — |
| Assumption Day | Sunday August 15, 2027 | falls on a Sunday |
| All Saints' Day | Monday November 1, 2027 | long weekend |
| Christmas | Saturday December 25, 2027 | falls on a Saturday |
| St Stephen's Day (26 December) | Sunday December 26, 2027 | falls on a Sunday |
In Luxembourg, a holiday that falls on a Sunday gives the right to a compensatory day off. In 2027 this applies to 9 May (Europe Day) and 26 December.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Belgium have in 2027?
Belgium has 10 legal public holidays in 2027. Three fall on a weekend (1 May, 15 August, 25 December) and are replaced by another day off.
What are the bridge days in 2027?
Friday May 7, 2027, after Ascension on Thursday May 6, in Belgium, France and Luxembourg. Friday November 12, 2027, after Armistice Day on Thursday November 11, in Belgium and France.
Is 15 November a public holiday in Belgium?
No. King's Day and the Day of the German-speaking Community (15 November) are days off for some administrations, not legal public holidays for everyone.