Labor Day
Nationwide public holiday in Belgium · Dag van de Arbeid
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 May | Friday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 1 May | Saturday | 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.
Typical weather in Brussels around 1 May: high 15°C (59°F), low 5°C (41°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 Saturday 1 May in Brussels: (MET Norway)
About Labor Day
Labour Day on 1 May is a national public holiday in Belgium, known as Dag van de Arbeid in Dutch and Fête du Travail in French. It belongs to the international workers' day tradition and is closely tied to the country's trade unions and socialist movement.
Traditions
Trade unions and socialist organisations hold rallies, marches and speeches in many towns and cities, often followed by festivities with music and food. For many others it is simply a day of rest at the start of spring.
Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.
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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.