Public Holidays in Netherlands during 2025
What days are you off work in Netherlands in 2025
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.
New Year's Day
January 01, 2025
New Year's Day (nieuwjaarsdag, oud en nieuw) is the first day of a new calendar year. In the Netherlands, it always falls on January 1.
Applies to: All
Good Friday
April 18, 2025
Good Friday is the Friday before Easter Sunday in the Netherlands.
Applies to: All
Easter Sunday
April 20, 2025
On Easter Sunday (paaszondag, pasen) many Christians in the Netherlands celebrate the resurrection of Jesus after his crucifixion.
Applies to: All
Easter Monday
April 21, 2025
Easter Monday (tweede paasdag) in the Netherlands is the day after Easter Sunday.
Applies to: All
King's Birthday
April 26, 2025
The King’s official birthday in the Netherlands is a festive occasion that is annually celebrated on April 27.
Applies to: All
Liberation Day
May 05, 2025
Liberation Day in the Netherlands celebrates the end of World War II in Europe.
Applies to: All
Ascension Day
May 29, 2025
Ascension Day (hemelvaart) in the Netherlands is the 40th day of Easter and ten days before Pentecost.
Applies to: All
Whit Sunday
June 08, 2025
Pentecost (Pinksteren) in the Netherlands is seven weeks after Easter Sunday. It commemorates the Holy Spirit's descent from heaven onto Jesus' followers.
Applies to: All
Whit Monday
June 09, 2025
The second day of Pentecost (tweede pinksterdag) in the Netherlands is on a Monday seven weeks after Easter Monday.
Applies to: All
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Christmas Day (kerst, kerstmis) is a public holiday in the Netherlands that commemorates Jesus Christ's birth. It always falls on December 25.
Applies to: All
Second Day of Christmas
December 26, 2025
The second day of Christmas is a holiday for many people in the Netherlands. It always falls on December 26.
Applies to: All
The information here is guidance and should not be taken as specific legal advice. You should always validate your own situation with an authorised practitioner in Netherlands
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