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Public holidays in Belgium<\/strong> are an essential part of the annual calendar. They are not only an opportunity to rest, but also to celebrate important events in the national, cultural and religious life of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we take a look at the public holidays in Belgium. Ready to discover these key dates in Belgian life?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Belgium has ten official public holidays recognised by law.<\/strong> These days are an opportunity for workers, with rare exceptions, to take a paid day off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out more in our latest article. For more information, visit the website of our partner Frontaliers Grand Est<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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