King's Day in Belgium (15/11)

Since 1866, the national holiday — King's Day (Dutch) has been celebrated in Belgium on November 15. Koningsdag; German. Festtag des Königs) or Royal Dynasty Day.

The holiday was established by the second Belgian king Leopold II. Celebrations are held in honor of St. Albert (St. Albert the Great), who is considered the patron saint of the royal family.

This day symbolizes the unity of the Belgian nation in all its political, cultural and linguistic diversity.

On King's Day, teachers and schoolchildren, teachers and students discuss the role of the monarchy for modern Belgium, and the country's anthem is heard everywhere. A festive ceremony in honor of the monarch is held in the country's Federal Parliament, which is attended by members of the royal family, and church services are held in all churches. In Belgium this day is a day off.

Belgian communities around the world also celebrate this day.

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