Netherlands Public Holidays 2026
Netherlands has 9 national public holidays in 2026, starting with New Year's Day on January 1, 2026 and ending with Boxing Day on December 26, 2026. Of these, 1 land on a weekend, which is worth checking if you are counting on days off from work.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's DayNieuwjaar | January 1, 2026 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Good FridayRecognised in law, but unlike Easter Monday or Ascension it is not a paid day off in every collective agreement. | April 3, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Easter MondayTweede paasdag | April 6, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| King's DayKoningsdag | April 27, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Liberation DayA recognised national holiday every year. Whether it is a paid day off depends on the collective agreement, and for many sectors that is only in lustrum years. | May 5, 2026 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| Ascension DayHemelvaartsdag | May 14, 2026 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Whit MondayTweede pinksterdag | May 25, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Christmas DayKerstmis | December 25, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Boxing DayTweede kerstdag | December 26, 2026 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
Expect the most closures around April (3 holidays), so schedule deliveries and appointments with that in mind. Below you will find the full 2026 list for Netherlands, sorted by date, with the weekday marked for quick planning. We track national holidays only, leaving out regional variations, so the list stays consistent and easy to compare with other countries.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Netherlands have in 2026?
Netherlands has 9 national public holidays in 2026. The first is New Year's Day on January 1, 2026 and the last is Boxing Day on December 26, 2026.
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Netherlands?
The first public holiday of 2026 is New Year's Day, which falls on January 1, 2026.
When is New Year celebrated in Netherlands in 2026?
In 2026, New Year's Day in Netherlands is on January 1, 2026.
Are regional holidays included for Netherlands?
No. This calendar lists national public holidays only, so it stays consistent across countries. Holidays that apply to just part of Netherlands are listed separately on the Netherlands holiday hub, together with the provinces that observe them.
Do the Netherlands holiday dates change from 2026 to the next year?
Some of them do. 4 of the 9 holidays in 2026 sit on a moving rule (linked to easter), so their date has to be recalculated for every year. The rest keep the same calendar date and only change weekday. Moving ones this year include Good Friday on April 3, 2026, Easter Monday on April 6, 2026 and Ascension Day on May 14, 2026, plus 1 more.
How far ahead is the Netherlands calendar actually fixed?
Through 2027. The holidays are set in law rather than announced year by year, so the dates repeat predictably. What can still change is a law amendment, a one-off holiday declared for a national event, and the exact day of any holiday on the Islamic calendar, which is confirmed by moon sighting. This table also applies 4 corrections to the underlying open dataset, each checked against the legislation. The full list with sources is on the Netherlands holiday hub.
Which Netherlands holidays are regional, and which move?
The table above is the national calendar for 2026. Some holidays keep the same date every year while others are tied to Easter, to a lunar calendar or to a named weekday, and some parts of the country add their own days off. The Netherlands holiday hub breaks that down: which holidays are fixed, which move and why, and which ones are observed in certain regions only. To compare Netherlands with other countries in the same year, see the 2026 worldwide overview.
Other years for Netherlands
Planning further ahead or looking back? Compare the Netherlands public holiday calendar across years: