Days with changes to bpost services

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When does bpost close in 2024?

bpost is closed on the following 10 public holidays.
On these days, no parcels, letters, newspapers, etc. will be distributed and all Post Offices, Pick-up points and MassPost Centers will be closed.

datedaypublic holiday
01/01MondayNew Year’s Day
01/04MondayEaster Monday
01/05WednesdayLabour Day
09/05ThursdayAscension Day
20/05MondayWhit Monday
datedaypublic holiday
21/07SundayNational Day
15/08ThursdayAssumption Day
01/11FridayAll Saints’ Day
11/11MondayArmistice Day
25/12WednesdayChristmas Day

Planned changes to Post Office services

dateday
02/01Tuesday
12/02Monday (North of Belgium)
26/02Monday (Brussels and South of Belgium)
22/07Monday
16/08Friday
26/12Thursday
  • Post Offices closed.
  • Distribution of letters.
  • Delivery of parcels, magazines and newspapers.
  • Post Points, Parcel Points and Parcel Lockers remain open.
  • Sorting centres and MassPost Centers remain open.
  • Collect & Send, Collect & Stamp and Transport services collect your shipments from you as agreed.

Planned changes to letter distribution services

dateday
05/07Friday
19/07Friday
02/08Friday
16/08Friday
25/10Friday
  • No distribution of letters (this includes First Service, Daily Service and Early Daily Service).
  • No distribution of magazines and periodicals.
  • Post Offices, Parcel Lockers, Post Points and Parcel Points remain open.
  • Delivery of parcels and newspapers.
  • Distribution of death notices.
  • Collect & Send, Collect & Stamp and Transport services collect your shipments from you as agreed.
  • Sorting centres and MassPost Centers remain open.

Download 2024 calendars

Download calendars showing the key dates in 2024. These will help you plan your professional shipments in time and avoid any unexpected delays.

2024 general calendar

An overview of key public holidays and long weekends during which you can expect closures or changes to bpost services.

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Distripost and Direct Mail calendar – 2024

View the dates and changes that impact your drop-off or distribution of Distripost and Direct Mail shipments.

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Public holidays and long weekends in the Netherlands

Public holidays and long weekends in the Netherlands during which local postal and parcel services do not deliver. This will help you communicate any delays to your customers in the Netherlands.

datepublic holiday
01/01New Year’s Day
29/03Good Friday
31/03Easter Sunday
01/04Easter Monday
27/04King's Day
05/05Liberation Day
datepublic holiday
09/05Ascension Day
19/05Whit Sunday
20/05Whit Monday
25/12Christmas Day
26/12Boxing Day

Public holidays and long weekends in France

Public holidays and long weekends in France during which local postal and parcel services do not deliver. This will help you communicate any delays to your customers in France.

datepublic holiday
01/01New Year’s Day
31/03Easter Sunday
01/04Easter Monday
01/05Labour Day
08/05Liberation Day
09/05Ascension Day
20/05Whit Monday
datepublic holiday
14/07Bastille Day
15/08Assumption Day
01/11All Saints’ Day
11/11Armistice Day
25/12Christmas Day

Public holidays and long weekends in Luxembourg

Public holidays and long weekends in Luxembourg during which local postal and parcel services do not deliver. This will help you communicate any delays to your customers in Luxembourg.

datepublic holiday
01/01New Year’s Day
01/04Easter Monday
01/05Labour Day
09/05Europe Day
09/05Ascension Day
20/05Whit Monday
datepublic holiday
23/06National Day
15/08Assumption Day
01/11All Saints’ Day
25/12Christmas Day
26/12Boxing Day

Public holidays and long weekends in Germany

Public holidays and long weekends in Germany during which local postal and parcel services do not deliver. This will help you communicate any delays to your customers in Germany.

datepublic holiday
01/01New Year’s Day
29/03Good Friday
31/03Easter Sunday
01/04Easter Monday
01/05Labour Day
datepublic holiday
09/05Ascension Day
20/05Whit Monday
03/10German Unity Day
25/12Christmas Day
26/12Boxing Day