Easter Sunday
Nationwide public holiday in Belgium · Pasen
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 April | Sunday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 28 March | Sunday | Nationwide |
Where it applies
Everywhere in Belgium.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Make it longer
Sat 27 Mar – Mon 29 Mar is a 3-day weekend with no leave needed.
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Brussels around 28 March: high 13°C (55°F), low 3°C (38°F), rain on 41% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Brussels. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Sunday 28 March in Brussels: (MET Norway)
About Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday is celebrated across Belgium with church services and family gatherings, and is followed by Easter Monday as a public holiday. Belgian children associate the day with a particular folk tale about church bells, which explains where their Easter eggs come from.
Traditions
According to Belgian tradition, church bells fall silent before Easter because they have flown to Rome, and on their way back they drop chocolate eggs into gardens. On Easter morning children search for the eggs, and chocolate eggs and figures made by local chocolatiers are a popular gift.
Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.
Coming up next in Belgium
Monday, 29 March 2027
Easter Sunday in other countries
Åland Islands
Croatia
Denmark
Estonia
Faroe Islands
Finland
Iceland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Netherlands
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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.