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Public Holidays in the Netherlands 2026

Official public and bank holidays

16 Total

12 Past

4 Upcoming

2026 2027 2028

Date	Holiday	When
JAN 1 Thursday	New Year's Day Public	160 days ago
JAN 1 Thursday	New Year’s Day Public	160 days ago
APR 3 Friday	Good Friday Observance Public School	68 days ago
APR 5 Sunday	Easter Sunday Public	66 days ago
APR 6 Monday	Easter Monday Public	65 days ago
APR 27 Monday	King's Day Public	44 days ago
APR 27 Monday	King’s Day Public	44 days ago
MAY 5 Tuesday	Liberation Day Public School	36 days ago
MAY 14 Thursday	Ascension Day Public	27 days ago
MAY 24 Sunday	Pentecost Public	17 days ago
MAY 24 Sunday	Whit Sunday Public	17 days ago
MAY 25 Monday	Whit Monday Public	16 days ago
Upcoming
DEC 25 Friday	Christmas Day Public	in 198 days
DEC 26 Saturday	Boxing Day Public	in 199 days
DEC 26 Saturday	Second Day of Christmas Public	in 199 days
DEC 26 Saturday	St. Stephen's Day Public	in 199 days

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does the Netherlands have in 2026?

The Netherlands has 16 official public holidays in 2026.

What is the next public holiday in the Netherlands?

The next public holiday in the Netherlands is Christmas Day on December 25, 2026 (Friday).

Do public holidays in the Netherlands fall on weekends?

Some holidays may fall on weekends. Check the day column in the table above to see which day each holiday falls on in 2026.