Public Holidays in Netherlands 2026 + Free Staff Planning Template

Complete list of official public holidays and free downloadable staff planning templates

Official Public Holidays

10 holidays in Netherlands for 2026

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	Thursday	Nationwide
Good Friday Good Friday is the Friday before Easter Sunday in the Netherlands.	April 03	Friday	Nationwide
Easter Sunday On Easter Sunday (paaszondag, pasen) many Christians in the Netherlands celebrate the resurrectio...	April 05	Sunday	Nationwide
Easter Monday Easter Monday (tweede paasdag) in the Netherlands is the day after Easter Sunday.	April 06	Monday	Nationwide
King's Birthday The King’s official birthday in the Netherlands is a festive occasion that is annually celebrated...	April 27	Monday	Nationwide
Ascension Day Ascension Day (hemelvaart) in the Netherlands is the 40th day of Easter and ten days before Pente...	May 14	Thursday	Nationwide
Whit Sunday Pentecost (Pinksteren) in the Netherlands is seven weeks after Easter Sunday. It commemorates the...	May 24	Sunday	Nationwide
Whit Monday The second day of Pentecost (tweede pinksterdag) in the Netherlands is on a Monday seven weeks af...	May 25	Monday	Nationwide
Christmas Day Christmas Day (kerst, kerstmis) is a public holiday in the Netherlands that commemorates Jesus Ch...	December 25	Friday	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	Saturday	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 are an essential part of the cultural calendar, providing employees with designated days off to celebrate significant events and traditions. The country observes several national holidays, including New Year's Day, King's Day, and Christmas, along with regional holidays that may vary by province. Employers are required to adhere to these public holidays, ensuring that staff leave is managed effectively and in accordance with Dutch labor laws. Understanding the intricacies of public holidays is crucial for businesses to maintain compliance and foster a positive workplace environment. For more information on public holidays in the Netherlands, you can visit the official government website at Government.nl.