Public Holidays in Netherlands in 2025

Complete list of official public holidays and observances

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Official Public Holidays

11 holidays in Netherlands for 2025

Holiday	Date	Day	Applies To
New Year's Day New Year's Day (nieuwjaarsdag, oud en nieuw) is the first day of a new calendar year. In the Neth...	January 01	Wednesday	Nationwide
Good Friday Good Friday is the Friday before Easter Sunday in the Netherlands.	April 18	Friday	Nationwide
Easter Sunday On Easter Sunday (paaszondag, pasen) many Christians in the Netherlands celebrate the resurrectio...	April 20	Sunday	Nationwide
Easter Monday Easter Monday (tweede paasdag) in the Netherlands is the day after Easter Sunday.	April 21	Monday	Nationwide
King's Birthday The King’s official birthday in the Netherlands is a festive occasion that is annually celebrated...	April 26	Saturday	Nationwide
Liberation Day Liberation Day in the Netherlands celebrates the end of World War II in Europe.	May 05	Monday	Nationwide
Ascension Day Ascension Day (hemelvaart) in the Netherlands is the 40th day of Easter and ten days before Pente...	May 29	Thursday	Nationwide
Whit Sunday Pentecost (Pinksteren) in the Netherlands is seven weeks after Easter Sunday. It commemorates the...	June 08	Sunday	Nationwide
Whit Monday The second day of Pentecost (tweede pinksterdag) in the Netherlands is on a Monday seven weeks af...	June 09	Monday	Nationwide
Christmas Day Christmas Day (kerst, kerstmis) is a public holiday in the Netherlands that commemorates Jesus Ch...	December 25	Thursday	Nationwide
Second Day of Christmas The second day of Christmas is a holiday for many people in the Netherlands. It always falls on D...	December 26	Friday	Nationwide

Legal Notice: This information is for guidance only and should not be considered legal advice. Always validate with local authorities or legal practitioners in Netherlands.

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About Public Holidays in Netherlands

In the Netherlands, public holidays play a significant role in the cultural and social fabric of the country. There are several official public holidays, including New Year's Day, Easter, King's Day, and Christmas, among others. While some holidays are celebrated nationwide, others may vary by region or municipality, leading to a diverse array of local festivities. Employers are encouraged to plan staff leave around these public holidays to ensure smooth operations and compliance with absence management policies. Understanding the public holiday calendar is essential for effective staff leave planning and maintaining employee satisfaction.