New Year's Day has already passed this year.
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Day of the week
- Thursday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 1
- Day of year
- 1
- Local time zone
- Europe/Brussels
- Currency
- EUR
Long-weekend planner
New Year's Day falls on a Thursday in 2026. Take the Friday off to turn it into a four-day weekend.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Belgium, New Year's Day is on January 1, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, New Year's Day falls on a Thursday.
Yes. New Year's Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Belgium.
New Year's Day was on January 1, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next New Year's Day in Belgium is on January 1, 2027.
Other public holidays in Belgium 2026
- Good Friday (Goede Vrijdag)Apr 3
- Easter Sunday (Pasen)Apr 5
- Easter Monday (Paasmaandag)Apr 6
- Labour Day (Dag van de arbeid)May 1
- 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 New Year's Day date for Belgium 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.