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A calendar of the school terms in Brussels, Belgium: find out all the dates when the state schools close for vacation...
In Belgium, school holidays can differ in the French and Dutch speaking communities. These are the dates for the Government School Calendar for the Brussels Capital region.
- Please note that the dates may vary between districts. Confirm dates with the school in question
- Private schools may have slightly different dates; check with the relevant school
- Note also that schools close on national public holidays
School Year 2017-2018
School year begins | 1 September 2017 |
Autumn holidays (Congé d’automne/Herfstvakantie) | 30 October to 5 November 2017 |
Winter holidays (Vacances d’hiver/Kerstvakantie) | 25 December 2017 to 7 January 2018 |
Winter/Carnival holidays (Congé de carnaval/Vacances d’hiver/Krokusvakantie) | 12 February to 18 February 2018 |
Spring holidays (Vacances de printemps/Paasvakantie) | 2 April to 15 April 2018 |
Ascension day holiday | 10 May 2018 |
Summer holidays begin (Vacances d’été/Zomervakantie) | 2 July 2018 |
Related Information
- For further information from the Belgian Government
- For school holiday dates until 2022 in the Flemish speaking community (in Dutch)