What can kids do in Brussels during the break?

The day-by-day list opens on January 18, 21 days before the break; the calendar below shows every school holiday.

Official school holidays · February 8 – 14, 2027

Spring break 2027 in Brussels with kids

Spring break: February 8 – 14, 2027. Children's events day by day, plus free and indoor ideas in Brussels.

These are the official state-school holiday dates. Private and international schools often follow their own calendar, so their dates may differ.

The day-by-day guide opens on January 18

Dutch-language schools (Flemish Community, krokusvakantie); French-language schools have their carnival break on 22 Feb – 5 Mar 2027.

Previous holiday

Christmas holidays 2026

December 21, 2026 – January 3, 2027

Next holiday

Easter holidays 2027

March 29 – April 11, 2027

Spring break 2027 in Brussels: when exactly?: February 8 – 14, 2027. Dates from the official source: Vlaanderen.be – Schoolvakanties 2026-2027 (Flemish Community; French-language schools follow the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles calendar).
What can kids do in Brussels during the break?: The day-by-day list opens on January 18, 21 days before the break; the calendar below shows every school holiday.

School holiday calendar · Brussels

Autumn break 2026November 2 – 8, 2026Ended
Dutch-language schools (Flemish Community); French-language schools (Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles) take 19–30 Oct 2026.
Christmas holidays 2026December 21, 2026 – January 3, 2027Upcoming
Dutch-language schools (Flemish Community); French-language schools finish on 1 Jan 2027.
Spring break 2027February 8 – 14, 2027Upcoming
Dutch-language schools (Flemish Community, krokusvakantie); French-language schools have their carnival break on 22 Feb – 5 Mar 2027.
Easter holidays 2027March 29 – April 11, 2027Upcoming
Dutch-language schools (Flemish Community); French-language schools have their spring break on 26 Apr – 7 May 2027.
Summer holidays 2027July 1 – August 31, 2027Upcoming
Dutch-language schools (Flemish Community); French-language schools break up on 2 Jul 2027 and run to late August (dates not yet verified).