Ascension Day is al voorbij.
donderdag 14 mei 2026
Key facts
- Date
- donderdag 14 mei 2026
- Day of week
- donderdag
- Scope
- Nationale feestdag
- Type
- Public holiday
- ISO week
- 20
- Day of year
- 134
- Time zone
- Europe/Brussels
- Currency
- EUR
Make the most of the long weekend
Take the preceding Friday off to bridge Ascension Day (2026) into a long weekend.
Nearby years
Frequently asked questions
In België, Ascension Day falls on 14 mei 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Ascension Day is on a donderdag.
In België, Ascension Day is a national public holiday observed across the whole country.
Ascension Day was on 14 mei 2026.
The next Ascension Day in België is on 6 mei 2027.
Other holidays in België in 2026
- New Year's Day (Nieuwjaar)1 jan
- Good Friday (Goede Vrijdag)3 apr
- Easter Sunday (Pasen)5 apr
- Easter Monday (Paasmaandag)6 apr
- Labour Day (Dag van de arbeid)1 mei
- Day after Ascension Day15 mei
- Whit Monday (Pinkstermaandag)25 mei
- Belgian National Day (Nationale feestdag)21 jul
- Assumption Day (Onze Lieve Vrouw hemelvaart)15 aug
- All Saints' Day (Allerheiligen)1 nov
- Armistice Day (Wapenstilstand)11 nov
- Christmas Day (Kerstdag)25 dec
- St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day)26 dec
Data source
Holiday information for Ascension Day in België (2026) reviewed and last updated 11 augustus 2026. Always confirm with official sources before planning.