Netherlands Public Holidays
Netherlands observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.
Overview
Netherlands observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.
Some holidays are observed nationwide, while others may apply only to specific regions or communities.
Explore the holiday calendar for Netherlands by year below.
2026 holidays
A quick look at upcoming holidays in Netherlands.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| Apr 27 | Monday | King's Day |
| May 5 | Tuesday | Liberation Day |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| May 24 | Sunday | Pentecost |
| May 24 | Sunday | Whit Sunday |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | St. Stephen's Day |
Holiday calendar by year
Years are listed in ascending order.
About public holidays in the Netherlands
HolidayCalendar lists public holidays for the Netherlands by calendar year. From this hub you can open a full year view with every dated entry, or jump to individual holiday pages for more context.
Public holidays are official days when many workplaces, schools, and government offices close or operate on a reduced schedule. For how we separate public holidays from awareness observances on this site, see public holidays and country calendars.
Our Netherlands listing covers nationally observed public holidays in our dataset. Open a year calendar for the full dated list.
Major public holidays in 2026
These are widely recognized anchor holidays in our 2026 Netherlands calendar. Open each link for dates in other years and related calendar details.
Additional 2026 public holidays in our data include Whit Sunday/Pentecost and Boxing Day/St Stephen's Day. See the 2026 holiday table for exact dates.
- New Year's Day — 1 January 2026. Opens the calendar year and is often used for short breaks after the winter holiday period.
- Good Friday — 3 April 2026. A Christian public holiday and a common anchor for spring long weekends.
- Easter Monday — 6 April 2026. Follows Easter Sunday and extends the Easter break.
- King's Day — 27 April 2026. The monarch's birthday celebration and a major national event day.
- Liberation Day — 5 May 2026. Commemorates liberation in 1945; a public holiday in our 2026 calendar.
- Ascension Day — 14 May 2026. A movable Christian public holiday, often used for long-weekend travel.
- Whit Monday — 25 May 2026. Follows Pentecost and extends the late-spring holiday cluster.
- Christmas Day — 25 December 2026. The main year-end public holiday.
Planning around holidays
Use the year calendars on this hub when you schedule time off, travel, or staffing. Pick a year from the buttons above to see every dated public holiday.
- Winter and spring: Early-year public holidays and the April national celebration can affect events and travel. Easter-related holidays shift each year; check your chosen year calendar for exact dates.
- Late spring: Liberation Day, Ascension, and Whit Monday may fall within a few weeks and create long-weekend patterns.
- Summer: Fixed summer dates are fewer in the national calendar; compare months on a year calendar for regional events and school holiday overlap.
- Year-end: Christmas-period public holidays and the second Christmas day often create extended breaks. Confirm dates on the year view.
Plan Your Year Around NL Holidays
View Netherlands holidays in calendar mode
Explore public holidays in a visual calendar layout and plan ahead more easily.