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Practical Matters Ghent   Before You Go   When You Are There    *Time    *Arriving    *Customs    *Money    *National Holidays    *Tourist Offices    *Opening Hours    *Public Transportation    *Driving    *Car Rental    *Taxis    *Personal Safety    *Telephones    *Post    *Tips/Gratuities    *Electricity    *Health    *Clothing Sizes    *Concessions   Language   Offices to Serve You Abroad	NATIONAL HOLIDAYS J F M A M J J A S O N D 1 (1) (1) 1(2) (2) (2) (1) 1 2 1 1 Jan New Year's Day Mar/Apr Easter Monday 1 May May Day May/Jun Ascension Day May/Jun Whit Monday 11 Jul Flemish National Day 21 Jul Belgian National Day 15 Aug Assumption 27 Sep Walloon National Day 1 Nov All Saints' Day 11 Nov Armistice Day 25 Dec Christmas Day Most shops, banks and offices are closed on these days. The Flemish and Walloon National Days are not official holidays but they are generally celebrated.	COUNTRY Belgium REGION CITIES Brussels Bruges Ghent   Viewing   Top Ten   What To See   Where To ...   Practical Matters MAPS World Europe TRAVEL BOOK