Public holidays and Easter date
The list of public holidays in Belgium or France for any year, with the day of the week.
How it works
Easter is the Sunday after the first full moon of spring (Meeus/Jones/Butcher method). Ascension = Easter + 39 days, Whit Sunday = + 49.
Results are for guidance only and do not replace professional advice.
Worked example
With the default values:
- Year2027
- CountryBelgium
you get:
- Easter 2027Sunday, 28 March 2027
- Legal public holidays10 (+ Easter and Whit Sunday, always on a Sunday)
- Falling on a weekend3 (replaced by another day off in Belgium)
Frequently asked questions
How does the “Public holidays and Easter date” tool work?
Easter is the Sunday after the first full moon of spring (Meeus/Jones/Butcher method). Ascension = Easter + 39 days, Whit Sunday = + 49.
What do I need to enter?
Just fill in: year, country. The result updates as you type.
Can you give an example?
Year: 2027; Country: Belgium → Easter 2027: Sunday, 28 March 2027; Legal public holidays: 10 (+ Easter and Whit Sunday, always on a Sunday).
Is this calculator free, and is my data private?
Yes. HOD Calc is completely free with no sign-up. The calculation runs in your browser: nothing you type is sent or stored.