Holidays ยท Netherlands

Netherlands Public Holidays 2026

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Complete list of national and public holidays in Netherlands for 2026 and 2027. Includes dates, weekdays, and notes on regional variations where relevant.

2026

DateHolidayDayType
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

DateHolidayDayType
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 โ€” banks observe the national/public holiday calendar. International business should plan around these dates to avoid payment-settlement delays.