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Public holidays in Netherlands (2026)

Public holidays
Netherlands has 11 public holidays in 2026.

Next up: Eerste Kerstdag — Friday, December 25, 2026 (in 176 days).

Public holidays in Netherlands, 2026
Jan 1, 2026Nieuwjaarsdag (New Year's Day)
Apr 3, 2026Goede Vrijdag (Good Friday)
Apr 5, 2026Eerste Paasdag (Easter Sunday)
Apr 6, 2026Tweede Paasdag (Easter Monday)
Apr 27, 2026Koningsdag (King's Day)
May 5, 2026Bevrijdingsdag (Liberation Day)
May 14, 2026Hemelvaartsdag (Ascension Day)
May 24, 2026Eerste Pinksterdag (Pentecost)
May 25, 2026Tweede Pinksterdag (Whit Monday)
Dec 25, 2026Eerste Kerstdag (Christmas Day)
Dec 26, 2026Tweede Kerstdag (St. Stephen's Day)

Updated July 2, 2026

Common questions

When is the next public holiday in Netherlands?

Eerste Kerstdag, on Friday, December 25, 2026 (in 176 days).

How many public holidays does Netherlands have in 2026?

Netherlands has 11 public holidays in 2026; see the full list above with dates and local names.