Monday, July 20, 2026

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Belgian National Day - 21 July

Belgium celebrates its National Day, with the Belgian flag flying proudly across the country and festivities taking place nationwide.

In Brussels, celebrations include family activities, military and emergency services displays, and the annual civil and military parade from 16:00 in front of the Royal Palace. The day concludes with an evening concert in Cinquantenaire Park, followed by a spectacular laser, drone and fireworks display.

If you're looking for something to do during the holiday, there are events, festivals and celebrations taking place across Belgium throughout the weekend and on National Day itself.

For more information on what's happening, visit: 👉 https://www.thebulletin.be/whats-week-17-23-july-0