Public holidays

🇳🇱Netherlands 2028

Public holidays
11
in 2028
Next holiday
New Year's Day
Jan 1
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
2
M
2
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
Saturday · Nieuwjaarsdag
Public
14
Apr
Good Friday
Friday · Goede Vrijdag
School
16
Apr
Easter Sunday
Sunday · Eerste Paasdag
Public
17
Apr
Easter Monday
Monday · Tweede Paasdag
Public
27
Apr
King's Day
Thursday · Koningsdag
Public
5
May
Liberation Day
Friday · Bevrijdingsdag
School
25
May
Ascension Day
Thursday · Hemelvaartsdag
Public
4
Jun
Pentecost
Sunday · Eerste Pinksterdag
Public
5
Jun
Whit Monday
Monday · Tweede Pinksterdag
Public
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Monday · Eerste Kerstdag
Public
26
Dec
St. Stephen's Day
Tuesday · Tweede Kerstdag
Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API

About public holidays in Netherlands

In 2028, Netherlands has 11 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is April, with 4. 7 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 (June 5) to Christmas Day (December 25): 203 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 2028
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Good Friday
April 14 · Friday
Easter Monday
April 17 · Monday
Liberation Day
May 5 · Friday
Whit Monday
June 5 · Monday
Christmas Day
December 25 · Monday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Netherlands have in 2028?+
Netherlands has 11 official public holidays in 2028, with April being the busiest month (4).
What is the first public holiday of 2028 in Netherlands?+
The first public holiday of 2028 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Netherlands in 2028?+
5 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2028 holidays fall on a weekend in Netherlands?+
3 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: New Year's Day (January 1), Easter Sunday (April 16), Pentecost (June 4).