Public holidays

🇳🇱Netherlands 2027

Public holidays
11
in 2027
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
3
M
1
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
Friday · Nieuwjaarsdag
Public
26
Mar
Good Friday
Friday · Goede Vrijdag
School
28
Mar
Easter Sunday
Sunday · Eerste Paasdag
Public
29
Mar
Easter Monday
Monday · Tweede Paasdag
Public
27
Apr
King's Day
Tuesday · Koningsdag
Public
5
May
Liberation Day
Wednesday · Bevrijdingsdag
School
6
May
Ascension Day
Thursday · Hemelvaartsdag
Public
16
May
Pentecost
Sunday · Eerste Pinksterdag
Public
17
May
Whit Monday
Monday · Tweede Pinksterdag
Public
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Saturday · Eerste Kerstdag
Public
26
Dec
St. Stephen's Day
Sunday · Tweede Kerstdag
Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API

About public holidays in Netherlands

In 2027, 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 17) to Christmas Day (December 25): 222 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 2027
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
New Year's Day
January 1 · Friday
Good Friday
March 26 · Friday
Easter Monday
March 29 · Monday
Whit Monday
May 17 · Monday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Netherlands have in 2027?+
Netherlands has 11 official public holidays in 2027, with May being the busiest month (4).
What is the first public holiday of 2027 in Netherlands?+
The first public holiday of 2027 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Netherlands in 2027?+
4 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2027 holidays fall on a weekend in Netherlands?+
4 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Easter Sunday (March 28), Pentecost (May 16), Christmas Day (December 25), St. Stephen's Day (December 26).