Public holidays in Netherlands 2026
11 nationwide public holidays in Netherlands in 2026. Source: Nager.Date public-holiday database, fetched at build time.
Netherlands 2026 holiday calendar
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Nieuwjaarsdag | Nationwide |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Goede Vrijdag | Nationwide |
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Eerste Paasdag | Nationwide |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Tweede Paasdag | Nationwide |
| April 27 | Monday | King's Day | Koningsdag | Nationwide |
| May 5 | Tuesday | Liberation Day | Bevrijdingsdag | Nationwide |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Hemelvaartsdag | Nationwide |
| May 24 | Sunday | Pentecost | Eerste Pinksterdag | Nationwide |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday | Tweede Pinksterdag | Nationwide |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Eerste Kerstdag | Nationwide |
| December 26 | Saturday | St. Stephen's Day | Tweede Kerstdag | Nationwide |
Is it a public holiday in Netherlands?
- Is January 1, 2026 a public holiday in Netherlands? Yes, New Year's Day (Nieuwjaarsdag), a Thursday.
- Is April 3, 2026 a public holiday in Netherlands? Yes, Good Friday (Goede Vrijdag), a Friday.
- Is April 5, 2026 a public holiday in Netherlands? Yes, Easter Sunday (Eerste Paasdag), a Sunday.
- Is April 6, 2026 a public holiday in Netherlands? Yes, Easter Monday (Tweede Paasdag), a Monday.
- Is April 27, 2026 a public holiday in Netherlands? Yes, King's Day (Koningsdag), a Monday.
- Is May 5, 2026 a public holiday in Netherlands? Yes, Liberation Day (Bevrijdingsdag), a Tuesday.
- Is May 14, 2026 a public holiday in Netherlands? Yes, Ascension Day (Hemelvaartsdag), a Thursday.
- Is May 24, 2026 a public holiday in Netherlands? Yes, Pentecost (Eerste Pinksterdag), a Sunday.
- Is May 25, 2026 a public holiday in Netherlands? Yes, Whit Monday (Tweede Pinksterdag), a Monday.
- Is December 25, 2026 a public holiday in Netherlands? Yes, Christmas Day (Eerste Kerstdag), a Friday.
- Is December 26, 2026 a public holiday in Netherlands? Yes, St. Stephen's Day (Tweede Kerstdag), a Saturday.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Netherlands have in 2026?
11 nationwide public holidays.
What is the next public holiday in Netherlands?
As of July 12, 2026, the next nationwide public holiday is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026.
Do public holidays differ by region in Netherlands?
No, every listed 2026 holiday applies nationwide.
How many 2026 holidays fall on a weekend?
3 of the 11 nationwide holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday (Easter Sunday, Pentecost, St. Stephen's Day). Whether a substitute weekday off applies depends on national rules.