Netherlands Public Holidays
Netherlands has 9 national public holidays in 2026, observed across the whole country. Over the years covered here the calendar draws on 9 recurring holidays. 5 sit on the same calendar date every year, while 4 move (Linked to Easter). On top of that, 2 further public holidays are observed in some provinces only.
Which public holidays does Netherlands have?
Every recurring national public holiday, how its date is decided, and the date it lands on in 2025, 2026 and 2027. Dates are computed from the rule, so Easter-linked and moon-linked holidays are correct for each individual year.
| Holiday | How the date is set | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's DayNieuwjaar | Same date every year | Jan 1 | Jan 1 | Jan 1 |
| Good Friday | Linked to Easter | Apr 18 | Apr 3 | Mar 26 |
| Easter MondayTweede paasdag | Linked to Easter | Apr 21 | Apr 6 | Mar 29 |
| King's DayKoningsdag | Fixed date, can shift | Apr 26 | Apr 27 | Apr 27 |
| Liberation Day | Same date every year | May 5 | May 5 | May 5 |
| Ascension DayHemelvaartsdag | Linked to Easter | May 29 | May 14 | May 6 |
| Whit MondayTweede pinksterdag | Linked to Easter | Jun 9 | May 25 | May 17 |
| Christmas DayKerstmis | Same date every year | Dec 25 | Dec 25 | Dec 25 |
| Boxing DayTweede kerstdag | Same date every year | Dec 26 | Dec 26 | Dec 26 |
Which Dutch holidays are national and which are regional?
The table above is the national calendar. Separately, this dataset tracks 3 provinces of Netherlands, and 2 further public holidays are observed in some of them but not nationwide in 2026. If you are planning around a specific place, add the relevant rows below to the national list.
| Regional holiday | Date in 2026 | Observed in |
|---|---|---|
| Easter Sunday | April 5, 2026 | Groningen, Noord-Holland and Zuid-Holland |
| Pentecost | May 24, 2026 | Groningen, Noord-Holland and Zuid-Holland |
Regional coverage is only as complete as the underlying open dataset, so treat this as a strong indication rather than a legal source. Confirm with the relevant local or regional authority in Netherlands before you rely on a single date.
Which holidays move each year, and why?
4 of the 9 recurring holidays land on a different date each year. Here is the rule behind each group.
Same date every year (4)
The holiday is tied to one calendar date, so it lands on a different weekday each year but never changes date. In Netherlands this covers New Year's Day, Liberation Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Fixed date, can shift (1)
The holiday has a fixed calendar date, but an observance rule can move the day off when it falls on a weekend or next to another holiday. In Netherlands this covers King's Day.
Linked to Easter (4)
The date is counted from Easter Sunday, which is the Sunday after the first ecclesiastical full moon falling on or after 21 March, so it swings between late March and late April. In Netherlands this covers Good Friday, Easter Monday, Ascension Day and Whit Monday.
Corrections applied to the Netherlands calendar
These dates start from the open date-holidays dataset, which is a good general source but is wrong or incomplete for a number of countries. Every departure from it is listed here with the law or official publication it was checked against, so you can verify it rather than trust it.
| Change | Holiday | Why | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Added | Good Friday | Goede Vrijdag is an algemeen erkende feestdag under the Algemene termijnenwet but is missing from the dependency. | Algemene termijnenwet, artikel 3 lid 2Checked 2026-07-27 |
| Added | Liberation Day | Bevrijdingsdag is named in the Algemene termijnenwet but is missing from the dependency. | Algemene termijnenwet, artikel 3 lid 1Checked 2026-07-27 |
| Removed | Easter Sunday | Eerste Paasdag is not listed in artikel 3 of the Algemene termijnenwet. | Algemene termijnenwet, artikel 3Checked 2026-07-27 |
| Removed | Pentecost | Eerste Pinksterdag is not listed in artikel 3 of the Algemene termijnenwet. | Algemene termijnenwet, artikel 3Checked 2026-07-27 |
When is the next public holiday in Netherlands?
The next 2 holidays on the 2026 calendar.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2026 | Friday |
| Boxing Day | December 26, 2026 | SaturdayWeekend |
Netherlands public holiday calendars by year
Open a year for the full table with dates, weekdays and long-weekend counts.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Netherlands have?
Netherlands has 9 national public holidays in 2026 and 9 in 2027. The total can differ from year to year because holidays that fall on a weekend sometimes gain a substitute day, and because moon-based and Easter-based dates occasionally shift in or out of a calendar year.
Which Dutch public holidays fall on the same date every year?
5 of them: New Year's Day (January 1), King's Day (April 27), Liberation Day (May 5), Christmas Day (December 25) and Boxing Day (December 26). These are pinned to a calendar date, so only the weekday changes from year to year.
Which public holidays in Netherlands change date each year?
4 do: Good Friday, Easter Monday, Ascension Day and Whit Monday. The reasons are linked to easter, so the Gregorian date has to be recalculated for every year rather than copied forward.
Are there regional public holidays in Netherlands?
Yes. Besides the national list, 2 public holidays are observed in some provinces only, for example Easter Sunday in Groningen and Pentecost in Groningen. The year calendars on this site show national holidays only, so add the relevant regional dates on top.
What happens when a public holiday in Netherlands falls on a weekend?
Netherlands applies a shift rule to 1 of its holidays, so a date landing on a Saturday or Sunday is observed on a nearby weekday instead. King's Day follow that pattern. We list a moved holiday once, on the day actually taken off, with its calendar date beside it, rather than counting the weekend date and its replacement as two separate holidays.
Where do these Dutch holiday dates come from?
The dates are computed per year from each holiday's own rule using the open date-holidays dataset. That dataset is wrong or incomplete for Netherlands, so 4 corrections have been applied on top of it, each checked against the legislation or the official publication and listed further down this page with its source and the date it was checked.
How to use this page
Public holidays shape the working year in Netherlands, closing many offices, banks and public services and shifting the rhythm of travel and shopping. If you are scheduling a delivery, a launch or a meeting with a Dutch team, the table at the top is the quickest check: it shows every recurring holiday side by side across 2025, 2026 and 2027, so you can see at a glance which dates are stable and which need looking up again next year. Where a holiday falls on a weekend and is taken on another day, it appears once, on the day off, with its calendar date beside it, so the totals here match the official ones rather than double counting.
For a single year with weekday counts and long weekends, open the year page for 2025, 2026 or 2027. To compare countries in one year, the 2026 worldwide overview lists every country we cover side by side. Dates come from the open date-holidays dataset and are recalculated per year from each holiday's rule, with 4 corrections applied on top of it against the Dutch legislation, listed above with sources. Always confirm official dates with a local authority before you commit to travel or contracts.