Holidays · Netherlands
Netherlands Public Holidays 2026
🇳🇱 Complete list of national and public holidays in Netherlands for 2026 and 2027. Includes dates, weekdays, and notes on regional variations where relevant.
2026
| Date | Holiday | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Nieuwjaarsdag (New Year) | Thursday | national |
| April 3, 2026 | Goede Vrijdag (Good Friday) | Friday | national |
| April 5, 2026 | Eerste Paasdag (Easter Sunday) | Sunday | national |
| April 6, 2026 | Tweede Paasdag (Easter Monday) | Monday | national |
| April 27, 2026 | Koningsdag (King's Day) April 26 if April 27 is Sunday |
Monday | national |
| May 5, 2026 | Bevrijdingsdag (Liberation Day) Public holiday every 5 years; symbolic otherwise |
Tuesday | national |
| May 14, 2026 | Hemelvaartsdag (Ascension) | Thursday | national |
| May 24, 2026 | Pinksteren (Pentecost) | Sunday | national |
| May 25, 2026 | Tweede Pinksterdag (Whit Monday) | Monday | national |
| December 25, 2026 | Eerste Kerstdag (Christmas Day) | Friday | national |
| December 26, 2026 | Tweede Kerstdag (Boxing Day) | Saturday | national |
2027
| Date | Holiday | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Nieuwjaarsdag (New Year) | Friday | national |
| March 26, 2027 | Goede Vrijdag (Good Friday) | Friday | national |
| March 28, 2027 | Eerste Paasdag (Easter Sunday) | Sunday | national |
| March 29, 2027 | Tweede Paasdag (Easter Monday) | Monday | national |
| April 27, 2027 | Koningsdag (King's Day) April 26 if April 27 is Sunday |
Tuesday | national |
| May 5, 2027 | Bevrijdingsdag (Liberation Day) Public holiday every 5 years; symbolic otherwise |
Wednesday | national |
| May 6, 2027 | Hemelvaartsdag (Ascension) | Thursday | national |
| May 16, 2027 | Pinksteren (Pentecost) | Sunday | national |
| May 17, 2027 | Tweede Pinksterdag (Whit Monday) | Monday | national |
| December 25, 2027 | Eerste Kerstdag (Christmas Day) | Saturday | national |
| December 26, 2027 | Tweede Kerstdag (Boxing Day) | Sunday | national |
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Netherlands have?
11 in 2026.
What's the biggest holiday in Netherlands?
Christmas Day and the new-year period.
Are banks closed on these days in Netherlands?
Generally yes — banks observe the national/public holiday calendar. International business should plan around these dates to avoid payment-settlement delays.