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Christmas Day
Learn when Christmas Day is observed in Netherlands, with dates, holiday type, and related calendar details.
Facts
- Date
- December 25, 2026
- Local name
- Eerste Kerstdag
- Country
- Netherlands
- Category
- COUNTRY_PUBLIC
- Type
- public, national
What is Christmas Day?
Christmas Day is a public holiday in the Netherlands, observed on December 25.
On this day, families and friends come together to exchange gifts and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
Christmas is traditionally celebrated with a large meal, often featuring stamppot and kerststol, and engaging in festive activities.
Why it matters
Christmas Day has a significant cultural and religious importance in the Netherlands, symbolizing kindness, generosity, and compassion.
How to observe
In the Netherlands, Christmas Day is traditionally celebrated with a large meal and exchanging gifts, with a focus on children and young families.
Families may participate in festive activities such as singing Christmas carols or going on a winter outing.
The day is an opportunity for people to come together with loved ones and create lasting memories.
Dates
| Year | Date | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2025-12-25 | View 2025 holidays |
| 2026 | 2026-12-25 | View 2026 holidays |
| 2027 | 2027-12-25 | View 2027 holidays |
| 2028 | 2028-12-25 | View 2028 holidays |