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Lifestyle
Holidays & Celebrations
Mark your calendars with Belgium’s public holidays, attend the local celebrations and festivals, and take part in the country’s holiday traditions.
The best Christmas markets in Belgium in 2024
‘Tis the season to be jolly! Get ready to lap up the cozy atmosphere as Belgium’s best Christmas markets arrive this festive season.
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Public holidays in Belgium in 2026
Learn all about Belgium’s public holidays in 2024, 2025, and 2026, as well as other important dates to mark on your calendar.
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The best festivals in Belgium: bears, bathtubs, and beyond
From bear carnivals to bathtub regattas, and everything in between, here are some of the weird and wonderful festivals you need to visit in Belgium.
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10 Christmas traditions in Belgium
Whether you’re celebrating in festive Flanders or wintery Wallonia, there are plenty of exciting Christmas traditions to discover in Belgium.
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School holidays in Belgium in 2025–2026
Want to take your children on a vacation? Here are Belgium’s school holidays for 2025–2026 and 2026–2027, as well as tips for expat parents. If you have children in school, you’ll need to note down those school holiday dates as soon as possible so that you can plan activities and childcare arrangements ahead. In Belgium, […]
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