Netherlands Holidays 2025 & 2026
Dutch public holidays 2025
* Kings’s Day In 2025 will be observed on April 26 instead of April 27, as the latter falls on a Sunday.
** Liberation Day (May 5) is a national holiday celebrated across the Netherlands with events and festivities, including concerts and public gatherings. However, most businesses and schools remain open on this day. Only once every five years (in lustrum years, such as 2025 and 2030) is Liberation Day recognized as an official day off for most employees, depending on employment agreements.
Dutch public holidays 2026
Additional information
Good Friday: Many government and banking employees have the day off on Good Friday. However, it is not an official holiday in most other sectors, and regular work continues. Nonetheless, many people take this day off to enjoy a long weekend.
To estimate how many people are off work, we use various sources.
Vacation insights
Curious about how people spend their time off? Dive into fascinating data insights about vacations and leisure trends. From peak holiday periods to favorite activities, discover the numbers that reveal how we relax and recharge
