Labour Day has already passed this year.
Friday, May 1, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Friday, May 1, 2026
- Day of the week
- Friday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 18
- Day of year
- 121
- Local time zone
- Europe/Brussels
- Currency
- EUR
Long-weekend planner
Labour Day falls on a Friday in 2026, giving you a natural three-day weekend with no extra leave.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Belgium, Labour Day is on May 1, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Labour Day falls on a Friday.
Yes. Labour Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Belgium.
Labour Day was on May 1, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next Labour Day in Belgium is on May 1, 2027.
Other public holidays in Belgium 2026
- New Year's Day (Nieuwjaar)Jan 1
- Good Friday (Goede Vrijdag)Apr 3
- Easter Sunday (Pasen)Apr 5
- Easter Monday (Paasmaandag)Apr 6
- Ascension Day (Onze Lieve Heer hemel)May 14
- Day after Ascension DayMay 15
- Whit Monday (Pinkstermaandag)May 25
- Belgian National Day (Nationale feestdag)Jul 21
- Assumption Day (Onze Lieve Vrouw hemelvaart)Aug 15
- All Saints' Day (Allerheiligen)Nov 1
- Armistice Day (Wapenstilstand)Nov 11
- Christmas Day (Kerstdag)Dec 25
- St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day)Dec 26
About these dates
The Labour Day date for Belgium 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.