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Belgium's Public Holidays and Celebrations
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- National Holidays
- Belgium has 10 national holidays, seven of which have fixed dates
- Most holidays are observed nationwide, some regionally for three communities
- Most businesses close except police stations and hospitals during public holidays
- National day is celebrated with military shows and big festivities
- Work and Compensation
- Working during national holidays is prohibited, with compensation within 6 weeks
- Some companies close on Friday or Monday after bank holidays
- Saturday/Sunday holidays don't typically transfer to other days
- Regional Festivals
- Carnival occurs during Lent in Wallonia, celebrated for over 100 years
- Carnaval de Binche features traditional Gilles costumes and blood orange parades
- Carnaval de la Laetare des Blancs-Moussis includes Lenten parade with monks
- Tonnekensbrand in Geraardsbergen involves drinking fish-filled wine with pretzels