Is a flexi-job paid double on a public holiday?

Update 15 October 2026: this article has been checked against the 2026 figures. Student workers may work 650 hours a year at a 2.71 percent contribution, and since May 2026 light work is allowed from age 15. Flexi-jobbers earn tax-free up to 18,440 euros a year; the minimum flexi hourly wage in hospitality has been 12.11 euros since 1 September 2026 (13.04 euros including holiday pay) and the maximum is 21.00 euros (22.61 euros including holiday pay). Since 1 July 2026 flexi-jobs are possible in almost all sectors. The full 2026 rules are in our guide on the flexi-job hourly wage, rules and ceiling: anyshift.be

Do you work a flexi-job on an official public holiday in Belgium? Then you might wonder: do I get paid double?

The short answer: no, not automatically.

💡 How do public holidays and flexi-jobs work?

Flexi-job workers have a special status. Unlike permanent employees, they have:

• No right to paid public holidays, unless the company grants this voluntarily
• No automatic double pay scheme, unless it is included in the sector collective labour agreement (CLA) or in your individual agreement

Example: you work on 1 May

If you work on 1 May through a flexi-job:

• Then you only receive the agreed flexi-job hourly wage
• You get no extra allowance, unless this was agreed in advance or is legally provided for in your sector

Want to know in which sectors flexi-jobs are allowed?
👉 Check the sectors for flexi-jobs in 2026 here

🧾 What do you earn net?

Because a flexi-job is exempt from taxes and RSZ, you keep more net pay anyway. But that also means that an extra public holiday allowance is not mandatory unless agreed.

Also read:
👉 How much can a student earn without losing child benefit
👉 How many hours can you officially work as a student in Belgium

📲 Looking for a flexi-job on public holidays or weekends?

Through the AnyShift app you can indicate that you are available on public holidays or weekends, and find jobs in:

• Hospitality
• Retail
• Logistics
• Events

👉 View all current flexi-jobs in Belgium
👉 Or also discover student jobs for public holidays and holidays

✅ Conclusion

Double pay on a public holiday for flexi-jobs is not a legal right, but depends on your sector or employer. Use platforms like AnyShift to see transparently which conditions apply per job.