Public holidays in Netherlands 2027
11 nationwide public holidays in Netherlands in 2027. Source: Nager.Date public-holiday database, fetched at build time.
Netherlands 2027 holiday calendar
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Nieuwjaarsdag | Nationwide |
| March 26 | Friday | Good Friday | Goede Vrijdag | Nationwide |
| March 28 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Eerste Paasdag | Nationwide |
| March 29 | Monday | Easter Monday | Tweede Paasdag | Nationwide |
| April 27 | Tuesday | King's Day | Koningsdag | Nationwide |
| May 5 | Wednesday | Liberation Day | Bevrijdingsdag | Nationwide |
| May 6 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Hemelvaartsdag | Nationwide |
| May 16 | Sunday | Pentecost | Eerste Pinksterdag | Nationwide |
| May 17 | Monday | Whit Monday | Tweede Pinksterdag | Nationwide |
| December 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Eerste Kerstdag | Nationwide |
| December 26 | Sunday | St. Stephen's Day | Tweede Kerstdag | Nationwide |
Is it a public holiday in Netherlands?
- Is January 1, 2027 a public holiday in Netherlands? Yes, New Year's Day (Nieuwjaarsdag), a Friday.
- Is March 26, 2027 a public holiday in Netherlands? Yes, Good Friday (Goede Vrijdag), a Friday.
- Is March 28, 2027 a public holiday in Netherlands? Yes, Easter Sunday (Eerste Paasdag), a Sunday.
- Is March 29, 2027 a public holiday in Netherlands? Yes, Easter Monday (Tweede Paasdag), a Monday.
- Is April 27, 2027 a public holiday in Netherlands? Yes, King's Day (Koningsdag), a Tuesday.
- Is May 5, 2027 a public holiday in Netherlands? Yes, Liberation Day (Bevrijdingsdag), a Wednesday.
- Is May 6, 2027 a public holiday in Netherlands? Yes, Ascension Day (Hemelvaartsdag), a Thursday.
- Is May 16, 2027 a public holiday in Netherlands? Yes, Pentecost (Eerste Pinksterdag), a Sunday.
- Is May 17, 2027 a public holiday in Netherlands? Yes, Whit Monday (Tweede Pinksterdag), a Monday.
- Is December 25, 2027 a public holiday in Netherlands? Yes, Christmas Day (Eerste Kerstdag), a Saturday.
- Is December 26, 2027 a public holiday in Netherlands? Yes, St. Stephen's Day (Tweede Kerstdag), a Sunday.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Netherlands have in 2027?
11 nationwide public holidays.
What is the next public holiday in Netherlands?
As of July 12, 2026, the next nationwide public holiday is New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027.
Do public holidays differ by region in Netherlands?
No, every listed 2027 holiday applies nationwide.
How many 2027 holidays fall on a weekend?
4 of the 11 nationwide holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday (Easter Sunday, Pentecost, Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day). Whether a substitute weekday off applies depends on national rules.