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

Ascension Day (O.L.H. Hemelvaart) 2027 falls on 6 May 2027.

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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Chain opening hours

Venue / ChainCategoryHoliday StatusHoursVerification & 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

Frequently asked questions

Are shops open on Ascension Day (O.L.H. Hemelvaart) 2027 in Belgium?

On Hemelvaartsdag most Belgian banks and offices close. Retail and supermarkets generally open with reduced hours, and florists do big trade. Typically closed: banks, government.

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

Ascension Day (O.L.H. Hemelvaart) falls on 6 May 2027 (2027-05-06) in 2027.