Public holidays

🇳🇱Netherlands 2026

Public holidays
11
in 2026
Next holiday
Christmas Day
in 193d
Long weekends
5
Mon & Fri holidays
On a weekend
3
fall Sat/Sun
Holidays by month
Where they cluster across the year
1
J
F
M
4
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
Thursday · Nieuwjaarsdag
165d ago Public
3
Apr
Good Friday
Friday · Goede Vrijdag
73d ago School
5
Apr
Easter Sunday
Sunday · Eerste Paasdag
71d ago Public
6
Apr
Easter Monday
Monday · Tweede Paasdag
70d ago Public
27
Apr
King's Day
Monday · Koningsdag
49d ago Public
5
May
Liberation Day
Tuesday · Bevrijdingsdag
41d ago School
14
May
Ascension Day
Thursday · Hemelvaartsdag
32d ago Public
24
May
Pentecost
Sunday · Eerste Pinksterdag
22d ago Public
25
May
Whit Monday
Monday · Tweede Pinksterdag
21d ago Public
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Friday · Eerste Kerstdag
in 193d Public
26
Dec
St. Stephen's Day
Saturday · Tweede Kerstdag
in 194d Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API

About public holidays in Netherlands

In 2026, Netherlands has 11 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is April, with 4. 8 months have no public holiday at all.

There are 5 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 3 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday.

The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from Whit Monday (May 25) to Christmas Day (December 25): 214 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 2026
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Good Friday
April 3 · Friday
Easter Monday
April 6 · Monday
King's Day
April 27 · Monday
Whit Monday
May 25 · Monday
Christmas Day
December 25 · Friday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Netherlands have in 2026?+
Netherlands has 11 official public holidays in 2026, with April being the busiest month (4).
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Netherlands?+
The first public holiday of 2026 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Netherlands in 2026?+
5 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2026 holidays fall on a weekend in Netherlands?+
3 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Easter Sunday (April 5), Pentecost (May 24), St. Stephen's Day (December 26).