School Holidays Wallonia 2026
Wallonia is one of Belgium's three educational communities and has its own school holiday calendar, distinct from Flanders. For Belgian cross-border workers employed in Luxembourg, this calendar is essential for matching professional leave with school breaks. Given its geographic proximity to the Grand Duchy, Wallonia is a popular place of residence for cross-border workers. Find here all Walloon holiday periods, Belgian public holidays, and tips for creating bridge days that extend your weekends into longer restful breaks.
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School Holidays Wallonia 2026
| Period | Start | End | Duration (days) |
|---|
| Carnival | 16 February 2026 | 27 February 2026 | 12 |
| Spring | 27 April 2026 | 08 May 2026 | 12 |
| Summer | 06 July 2026 | 23 August 2026 | 49 |
| All Saints | 19 October 2026 | 30 October 2026 | 12 |
| Christmas | 21 December 2026 | 01 January 2027 | 12 |
Belgian Public Holidays 2026
| Public Holiday | Date |
|---|
| New Year | 01 January 2026 |
| Easter Monday | 06 April 2026 |
| Labour Day | 01 May 2026 |
| Ascension | 14 May 2026 |
| Whit Monday | 25 May 2026 |
| National Day | 21 July 2026 |
| Assumption | 15 August 2026 |
| All Saints | 01 November 2026 |
| Armistice Day | 11 November 2026 |
| Christmas | 25 December 2026 |
Possible Bridge Days
- New Year (01 January 2026) - suggested bridge: Friday 02 January 2026
- Ascension (14 May 2026) - suggested bridge: Friday 15 May 2026
- National Day (21 July 2026) - suggested bridge: Monday 20 July 2026
Other years
Neighbouring zones
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