How many days until Ascension Day in Belgium?
Ascension Day (Onze Lieve Heer hemel) is a nationwide public holiday in Belgium. In 2027 it falls on a Thursday.
Ascension Day dates in Belgium
| Date | Applies |
|---|---|
| Thursday, 14 May 2026 | Nationwide |
| Thursday, 6 May 2027 | Nationwide |
Other countries with Ascension Day
A nationwide public holiday with this name also appears in the calendars of: Aruba, Austria, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Caribbean Netherlands, Central African Republic, Colombia, Congo, Curaçao, Denmark, Eswatini, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Germany, Greenland, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Iceland, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Martinique, Monaco, Namibia, Netherlands, New Caledonia, Norway, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Senegal and 9 more.
Frequently asked questions
When is Ascension Day in Belgium?
Ascension Day falls on Thursday, 14 May 2026 and Thursday, 6 May 2027.
Is Ascension Day a nationwide public holiday in Belgium?
Yes, Ascension Day is a public holiday across the whole country.
Does Ascension Day fall on a weekend?
Not in the years listed: Ascension Day falls on a weekday in 2026, 2027.
Which public holiday in Belgium comes after Ascension Day?
The next one is Whit Monday on Monday, 17 May 2027.
How many days until Ascension Day?
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More Belgium holidays
- New Year's Day
- Easter Sunday
- Easter Monday
- Labour Day
- Whit Monday
- Belgian National Day
- Assumption Day
- All Saints' Day
- Armistice Day
- Christmas Day
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