Public Holidays in Netherlands
Every public holiday in Netherlands for 2026, 2027, 2028 — with exact dates, weekdays and countdowns.
Next public holiday
Christmas Day · Friday, December 25, 2026
Netherlands public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | Nieuwjaarsdag | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Goede Vrijdag | School |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Eerste Paasdag | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Tweede Paasdag | Public |
| Apr 27 | Monday | Koningsdag | Public |
| May 5 | Tuesday | Bevrijdingsdag | School |
| May 14 | Thursday | Hemelvaartsdag | Public |
| May 24 | Sunday | Eerste Pinksterdag | Public |
| May 25 | Monday | Tweede Pinksterdag | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Eerste Kerstdag | Public |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Tweede Kerstdag | Public |
Netherlands public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | Nieuwjaarsdag | Public |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Goede Vrijdag | School |
| Mar 28 | Sunday | Eerste Paasdag | Public |
| Mar 29 | Monday | Tweede Paasdag | Public |
| Apr 27 | Tuesday | Koningsdag | Public |
| May 5 | Wednesday | Bevrijdingsdag | School |
| May 6 | Thursday | Hemelvaartsdag | Public |
| May 16 | Sunday | Eerste Pinksterdag | Public |
| May 17 | Monday | Tweede Pinksterdag | Public |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Eerste Kerstdag | Public |
| Dec 26 | Sunday | Tweede Kerstdag | Public |
Netherlands public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Saturday | Nieuwjaarsdag | Public |
| Apr 14 | Friday | Goede Vrijdag | School |
| Apr 16 | Sunday | Eerste Paasdag | Public |
| Apr 17 | Monday | Tweede Paasdag | Public |
| Apr 27 | Thursday | Koningsdag | Public |
| May 5 | Friday | Bevrijdingsdag | School |
| May 25 | Thursday | Hemelvaartsdag | Public |
| Jun 4 | Sunday | Eerste Pinksterdag | Public |
| Jun 5 | Monday | Tweede Pinksterdag | Public |
| Dec 25 | Monday | Eerste Kerstdag | Public |
| Dec 26 | Tuesday | Tweede Kerstdag | Public |
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About holidays in Netherlands
This page lists Netherlands's public holidays for 2026, 2027, 2028, including nationwide and regional dates. Regional holidays apply only to certain states, provinces or counties and are marked as such. Holiday data is sourced from the nager.date public-holiday dataset. For movable festivals see the holidays & festivals hub, and for countdowns to specific dates see all countdowns. Related tools: date calculator, business days, week numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Netherlands?
Netherlands has 11 public holidays listed for 2026, some nationwide and some regional.
What is the next public holiday in Netherlands?
Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026 — 59 days away.
Are all holidays in Netherlands nationwide?
No — regional holidays apply only to specific areas and are marked in the tables above.