# What's Open on Whit Monday (Pinkstermaandag) (2027-05-17) in Belgium

> **Holiday Summary**: Whit Monday (Pinkstermaandag) falls on **2027-05-17**. Pinkstermaandag keeps banks and offices shut across Belgium. Supermarkets typically open with shortened hours; restaurants and cafes trade normally.

## Quick Overview
- **Country**: Belgium (BE)
- **Holiday**: Whit Monday (Pinkstermaandag)
- **Date**: 2027-05-17 (2027)
- **Typical Closures**: banks, government

## Chain & Venue Opening Hours

| Venue / Chain | Category | Holiday Status | Operating Hours | Notes / Exemptions | Source / Domain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhaize | supermarkets | **CLOSED** | Closed | — | [Official Source](https://www.heures.be/supermarches/ouvert/pentecote) |
| Colruyt | supermarkets | **OPEN** | Varies | — | colruyt.be |
| Lidl | supermarkets | **OPEN** | Varies | — | lidl.be |
| Kruidvat | pharmacies | **OPEN** | Varies | — | kruidvat.be |
| Aldi | supermarkets | **OPEN** | Varies | — | aldi.be |
| Carrefour | supermarkets | **CLOSED** | Closed | — | [Official Source](https://www.heures.be/supermarches/ouvert/pentecote) |
| Apotheek van Wacht / Pharmacie de Garde | pharmacies | **OPEN** | 24 hours | Pharmacie de garde open 24/7 on all public holidays for urgent prescriptions; 24/7 Emergency | apotheek.be |
| TotalEnergies 24/7 Belgium | petrol | **OPEN** | 24 hours | Highway and major bypass stations open 24 hours on all public holidays; 24/7 Emergency | totalenergies.be |
| bpost & 24/7 Parcel Lockers | postal | **CLOSED** | Closed | Post offices closed; automated outdoor parcel lockers open 24/7 | bpost.be |
| Belfius / KBC Bank & ATMs | banks | **CLOSED** | Closed | Branches closed; Bancontact cash machines open 24/7 | belfius.be |
| NMBS / SNCB Trains & STIB/De Lijn | transit | **REDUCED** | Varies | Operates on a Sunday/holiday timetable on official Belgian holidays | belgiantrain.be |
| Huisartsenwachtpost 1733 | healthcare | **OPEN** | 24 hours | Call 1733 for non-life-threatening urgent medical care during public holidays; 24/7 Emergency | 1733.be |

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