Bank closing days 2026

When do the banks close in 2026?

Each year, the banks are closed for a number of days. On these days, no banking transactions can take place. As a result, electronic payments of the pay are not possible on those dates. Please consider this when submitting the labour activities.

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Bank closing days for 2026

In 2026, the banks will be closed on the following days:

Thursday 1 January - New Year's Day
Friday 3 April - Good Friday (this replaces Saturday 15 August 2026)
Monday 6 April - Easter Monday
Friday 1 May - Labour Day
Thursday 14 May - Ascension Day
Friday 15 May - Day after Ascension Day (this replaces Sunday 1 November 2026)
Monday 25 May - Whit Monday
Saturday 11 July - Feast of the Flemish Community (a regional holiday for employees in the Flemish Community)
Tuesday 21 July - National Holiday
Sunday 27 September - Feast of the French Community (a regional holiday for employees in the French Community)
Wednesday 11 November - All Saints' Day
Sunday 15 November (a regional holiday for employees in the German-speaking Community)
Friday 25 December - Christmas Day