Easter holidays 2025
Wallonia-Brussels
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Easter holidays
The easter holidays 2025 runs from 26 April to 11 May.
The Easter break in Wallonia-Brussels lasts two weeks, but since the 2022-2023 reform it often falls in late April rather than around Easter. The term "spring break" is therefore more fitting.
The shift fits into the pursuit of a more regular school rhythm with periods of seven weeks of classes followed by two weeks of rest. The weather is generally pleasant during this period, with temperatures inviting outdoor activities.
For many Walloon and Brussels families, this is the starting signal for the recreational season.
Activities during the easter holidays
Pairi Daiza organises spring events featuring animal births and blooming gardens that attract thousands of visitors. The Ardennes invite hiking and cycling along the flowering valleys of the Semois and the Ourthe.
Easter egg hunts are organised in many parks and estates throughout Wallonia and Brussels. The Domain of Mariemont and the Gardens of Annevoie are particularly beautiful in spring.
Adventurers can visit the many tree-top adventure parks and outdoor centres that open their season during this period. Walibi and Bellewaerde also open their gates, often with attractive opening prices.
Practical info about the easter holidays
Spring camps are in high demand; early registration is recommended, preferably as early as February. Theme parks open their season during this period, sometimes with reduced rates for the opening weeks.
Holiday parks in the Ardennes are particularly popular and are often fully booked months in advance. The TEC network runs on a holiday schedule with adjusted frequencies on certain lines.
Easter Monday is an official public holiday when most shops are closed.
Did you know this about the easter holidays?
The spring break in FWB and the Easter break in Flanders often do not coincide. This means tourist attractions are less overloaded during each period separately, but it complicates planning for bilingual families.
The reform also affects Brussels schools, where some pupils follow Flemish education and others Francophone education. The term "spring break" rather than "Easter break" was deliberately chosen to emphasise the secular character of education.
In some years, the spring break in FWB can even fall entirely outside the Easter period.