✅ Belgian Calendar — One-Page
Overview
Belgium observes a combination of national public
holidays, religious traditions, and regional cultural events.
The country also hosts awareness days and internationally recognized
observances. This month includes several important national holidays.
✅ Events & Holiday Categories
(Belgium – November)
(All 7 event types included.)
1. Public Holidays
These are official non-working days across Belgium:
1 November – All Saints’ Day
A nationwide public holiday honoring all saints in the
Christian tradition.
11 November – Armistice Day
Commemorates the end of World War I and honors those who
lost their lives.
2. International Days
Recognized globally and acknowledged by many Belgian
institutions:
- International
Men’s Day (19 November)
- Universal
Children’s Day (20 November)
(Not official public holidays.)
3. Religious Days
In addition to the public holiday listed above:
- All
Souls’ Day (2 November)
Widely observed in Christian communities with cemetery visits and remembrance traditions.
4. Cultural Events
Belgium celebrates culturally significant national
traditions:
15 November – King’s Day (Feast of the Dynasty)
A symbolic celebration honoring the Belgian monarchy and
national unity.
5. Historical Events
One key date is recognized nationally:
- 11
November – Armistice Commemoration
Ceremonies held across the country, especially in Brussels, Liège, Ypres.
6. Awareness Days
Awareness themes often highlighted in Belgium during
November:
- Movember
(men’s health awareness month)
- International
Men’s Day (19 November)
- Children’s
Rights Awareness (20 November)
7. Special Family Days
No official Belgian family-centered observances this month,
but some communities note:
- Family
remembrance gatherings around All Souls’ Day