Public holidays

🇳🇱Netherlands 2024

Public holidays
11
in 2024
Next holiday
New Year's Day
Jan 1
Long weekends
4
Mon & Fri holidays
On a weekend
4
fall Sat/Sun
Holidays by month
Where they cluster across the year
1
J
F
2
M
2
A
4
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
2
D
Year at a glance
Every holiday on the calendar line
JanMarMayJulSepNov
Upcoming this year
Already passed
Today
All holidays
1
Jan
New Year's Day
Monday · Nieuwjaarsdag
Public
29
Mar
Good Friday
Friday · Goede Vrijdag
School
31
Mar
Easter Sunday
Sunday · Eerste Paasdag
Public
1
Apr
Easter Monday
Monday · Tweede Paasdag
Public
27
Apr
King's Day
Saturday · Koningsdag
Public
5
May
Liberation Day
Sunday · Bevrijdingsdag
School
9
May
Ascension Day
Thursday · Hemelvaartsdag
Public
19
May
Pentecost
Sunday · Eerste Pinksterdag
Public
20
May
Whit Monday
Monday · Tweede Pinksterdag
Public
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Wednesday · Eerste Kerstdag
Public
26
Dec
St. Stephen's Day
Thursday · Tweede Kerstdag
Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API

About public holidays in Netherlands

In 2024, Netherlands has 11 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is May, with 4. 7 months have no public holiday at all.

There are 4 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 4 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday.

The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from Whit Monday (May 20) to Christmas Day (December 25): 219 days.

The first holiday of the year is New Year's Day (January 1) and the last is St. Stephen's Day (December 26).

Long weekends in 2024
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
New Year's Day
January 1 · Monday
Good Friday
March 29 · Friday
Easter Monday
April 1 · Monday
Whit Monday
May 20 · Monday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Netherlands have in 2024?+
Netherlands has 11 official public holidays in 2024, with May being the busiest month (4).
What is the first public holiday of 2024 in Netherlands?+
The first public holiday of 2024 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Netherlands in 2024?+
4 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2024 holidays fall on a weekend in Netherlands?+
4 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Easter Sunday (March 31), King's Day (April 27), Liberation Day (May 5), Pentecost (May 19).