Description
Celebrate Whit Sunday, Belgium National Day, and Armistice Day, or represent your favorite national sports teams with our Belgian flag. Our Belgium flags are made of quick-drying nylon, making them an outstanding option for everyday flying. A strong canvas heading and brass grommets allow this American-made flag to fly on many different-sized flagpoles, including our house-mounted flagpoles. Our most popular size is 3’ x 5’, but the chart below can guide you in picking the right size.
Flag of Belgium Features
- Durable canvas heading
- Brass grommets
- 100% nylon
- Made in America
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Pole Height |
Flag Size |
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3' x 5' |
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3' x 5' or 4' x 6' |
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4' x 6' or 5' x 8' |
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5' x 8' or 6' x 10' |
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6' x 10' |
Keep in mind that the length of a flag should be 1/4 of the height of the flagpole. Flag vs. pole size information may be found in our FAQ.
For indoor displays, consider using our Belgium flag with gold fringe and a pole sleeve.
More About the Belgium Flag Colors
Belgium's classic tri-color flag is based on the Duchy of Brabant's flag, which created the first independent Belgian state. Although short-lived, Belgium eventually retained its independence, establishing the national flag, which has remained the same since its creation in 1831.
Since then, Belgium has emerged from the ashes of World War I & II that devastated the country to become a cultural and economic nexus of Europe. Brussels, its capital, is known as one of the most important diplomatic centers globally, as it is the headquarters for both the European Union and NATO.
The Belgian flag's vertical tri-color design was inspired by that of the flag of France. The Belgium flag's yellow, red, and black colors each represent the lion seals of several of the country's founding regions:
- Red - Hainaut, Limburg, and Luxembourg
- Yellow - Brabant
- Black - Flanders and Namur
Belgium Flag vs. German Flag
Belgium's and Germany's national flags share similar colors but have different designs and meanings. Belgium's flag consists of three vertical black, yellow, and red stripes from left to right. Germany's flag features three horizontal black, red, and gold stripes from top to bottom, using colors associated with the 19th-century German liberal movement.
Flag Flying Days in Belgium
While this flag is proudly flown daily all over the world, we covered a few popular ones in our introduction. In case you were wondering, Whit Sunday (also known as Pentecost) falls on the 7th Sunday after Easter. Belgium National Day is celebrated every year on July 21, marking the day Leopold I took the oath as the first king of Belgium in 1831.
Armistice Day, commemorating the end of World War I, is observed yearly on November 11th by several countries, including Belgium, France, New Zealand, and Australia, to commemorate the end of World War I and honor those who served.
If you're thinking about getting a Belgium flag of your own but need some help, please contact us so we can answer all of your questions!
Other Details
Capital: Brussels
Language(s): Dutch, French, German
Currency: Euro €
Government: Federal Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy
Flag Meaning: The flag colors were taken from the coat of arms of the Duchy of Brabant, and the design is a reference of the France flag.
