In Belgium, the school-year calendar is set nationally. Exact dates for Het Open Groene may vary by region.
Most Belgium schools operate on a September – late June calendar.
Exact calendar: confirm with the school directly.
Typical Belgium Academic Year
Approximate windows — dates vary by school. Confirm with Het Open Groene directly.
Start of academic year
1 September
End of academic year
Late Jun
French and Flemish communities follow the same calendar structure.
Typical Holidays & Breaks
Most Belgium schools observe these breaks.
Congé de Toussaint / HerfstvakantieLate Oct – early Nov (~1 week)
Vacances de Noël / KerstvakantieLate Dec – early Jan (~2 weeks)
Congé de Carnaval / KrokusvakantieLate Feb / early Mar (~1 week)
Vacances de Pâques / PaasvakantieApr (~2 weeks)
Grandes vacances / Zomervakantie1 Jul – 31 Aug
Why We Don't Show Exact Dates
Calendars vary between schools and may differ even within the same region. For the authoritative calendar of Het Open Groene, check the school's website.