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What's open on Ascension Day (O.L.H. Hemelvaart) 2027 in Belgium?

Ascension Day (O.L.H. Hemelvaart) falls on 2027-05-06. On Hemelvaartsdag most Belgian banks and offices close. Retail and supermarkets generally open with reduced hours, and florists do big trade.

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May 6

Next occurrence

6 May 2027

Most chains are expected to stay open.

Open

Reduced

Closed

All Categories 12 Supermarkets & Groceries 5 Pharmacies & Chemists 2 Petrol & EV Charging 1 Post & Parcel Lockers 1 Banks & ATMs 1 Public Transit & Transport 1 Urgent Care & Clinics 1

Holiday Survival & Public Services Cheat Sheet

Essential public rules and services operating on Ascension Day (O.L.H. Hemelvaart) 2027

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Public Transit

Sunday / Holiday Schedule

Public transit networks typically operate on Sunday or holiday timetables.

Service Availability 75%

Street Parking

Free / Relaxed Rules

Sunday parking rules and free municipal parking zones usually apply on statutory holidays.

Service Availability 90%

Post & Lockers

Lockers Only · Counters Closed

National postal delivery suspended; outdoor automated parcel lockers remain active 24/7.

Service Availability 40%

Trading Laws

100% Closed (Gov / Banks)

Government offices, municipal counters, and bank branches remain 100% closed.

Service Availability 15%

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All Verified Chains & Venues

12 venues tracked

Venue / Chain	Category	Holiday Status	Hours	Verification & Source
Apotheek van Wacht / Pharmacie de Garde24/7 Duty Pharmacie de garde open 24/7 on all public holidays for urgent prescriptions Editorial0903-99-000	Pharmacies & Chemists	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 apotheek.be
TotalEnergies 24/7 Belgium24/7 Duty Highway and major bypass stations open 24 hours on all public holidays Editorial	Petrol & EV Charging	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 totalenergies.be
Huisartsenwachtpost 173324/7 Duty Call 1733 for non-life-threatening urgent medical care during public holidays Editorial1733	Urgent Care & Clinics	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 1733.be
Delhaize AI-extracted	Supermarkets & Groceries	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-08-05 Official Source
Colruyt Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 colruyt.be
Lidl Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 lidl.be
Kruidvat Estimate	Pharmacies & Chemists	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 kruidvat.be
Aldi Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 aldi.be
Carrefour Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 carrefour.be
bpost & 24/7 Parcel Lockers Post offices closed; automated outdoor parcel lockers open 24/7 Editorial	Post & Parcel Lockers	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-04-20 bpost.be
Belfius / KBC Bank & ATMs Branches closed; Bancontact cash machines open 24/7 Editorial	Banks & ATMs	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-04-20 belfius.be
NMBS / SNCB Trains & STIB/De Lijn Operates on a Sunday/holiday timetable on official Belgian holidays Editorial	Public Transit & Transport	Reduced hours	Hours Vary	2026-04-20 belgiantrain.be

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Frequently asked questions

Are shops, supermarkets and pharmacies open on Ascension Day (O.L.H. Hemelvaart) in Belgium?

On Hemelvaartsdag most Belgian banks and offices close. Retail and supermarkets generally open with reduced hours, and florists do big trade. Confirmed open chains include: Colruyt, Lidl, Kruidvat, Aldi, Carrefour. Typically closed venues: banks, government.

When is Ascension Day (O.L.H. Hemelvaart) 2027?

Ascension Day (O.L.H. Hemelvaart) falls on 2027-05-06 in 2027.

Are public transport and emergency services running on Ascension Day (O.L.H. Hemelvaart)?

Emergency medical helplines, on-duty pharmacies and 24/7 petrol stations remain accessible. Public transit generally runs on a Sunday/holiday timetable.

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