Day of the Flemish Community for the year 2024 is celebrated/observed on Tuesday, July 11th. There are until the next observance.

The Day of the Flemish Community in Belgium is a historical event held on July 11 to commemorate the Battle of the Golden Spurs. Although not totally a public holiday, the day is celebrated in Brussels with a large event at the Grand Palace and the Place de la Monnaie. There will be live music, guided tours, and programs for children to commemorate the Flemish’s resounding triumph in 1302.

πŸ“† When is Day of the Flemish Community?

This year, Day of the Flemish Community is on July 11th. It is the 2nd Tuesday in July; in 2024, it is on Thursday.

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β†’ Did you know: Flemish artists have continued to make history, such as Antwerp artist Paul Van Hoeydonck’s iconic painting “Fallen Astronaut.”

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πŸ“œ History of Day of the Flemish Community

The king’s army and 9,000 Flemish militia (an army of non-professional citizen men), primarily infantry, engaged in combat on July 11 on an open field outside the Flemish city of Kortrijk (Courtrai). Anyone would have thought that the French king’s huge army of soldiers would have made short work of the local militia.
but not quite. The leader of the French army, Robert II of Artois, was captured and slain on the battlefield, giving the Flemish community a resounding triumph. The battle’s moniker, “the battle of the golden spurs,” came from the local militia’s massacre of thousands of French cavaliers, at least 1,000 of whom were killed.
Therefore, the Day of the Flemish Community commemorates the significant victory against the French on July 11 each year by closing down government buildings, enjoying the Grand Festival, and holding cultural events.

β˜‘οΈ Day of the Flemish Community facts

βœ… Flanders has the longest tram line
The Coastal Tram is the world’s longest tram line, with 42 miles of track.

βœ… It has 93 Michelin-star restaurants
Flanders is a small area with the most top-notch restaurants of any place in the world.

βœ… Beer is inherent to the DNA of Flanders
Belgium produces almost 1,600 unique beers!

✨ Things to do on Day of the Flemish Community

⚑ Listen to Flemish songs on the radio
In Belgium, there is a specific program on Radio 2 that features 100 of the most beautiful Flemish songs from the City Hall of Brussels. Remember to stay tuned in!

⚑ Celebrate with Belgian food!
Use this day to become acquainted with Belgian cuisine, particularly the well-known gastronomy of Brussels. On this day, try your hand at making “stoofvlees” or “sole meuniΓ¨re” at home!

⚑ Partake in the festival
Read up on this day, organize your journey, and come to Brussels to enjoy the Grand Festival’s guided tours and bike excursions. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

πŸ“… Day of the Flemish Community Observances

YEAR DATE DAY
2023 July 11 Tuesday
2024 July 11 Thursday
2025 July 11 Friday
2026 July 11 Saturday
2027 July 11 Sunday

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