🇳🇱 Public Holidays in Netherlands 2026
Netherlands has 11 public and regional holidays in 2026. The next nationwide holiday is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026 (in 62 days).
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| Date | Day | Holiday | Local name | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day Public holiday | Nieuwjaarsdag | Nationwide |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday School holiday, Government offices closed, Observance | Goede Vrijdag | Nationwide |
| April 5, 2026 | Sunday | Easter Sunday Public holiday | Eerste Paasdag | Nationwide |
| April 6, 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday Public holiday | Tweede Paasdag | Nationwide |
| April 27, 2026 | Monday | King's Day Public holiday | Koningsdag | Nationwide |
| May 5, 2026 | Tuesday | Liberation Day School holiday, Government offices closed | Bevrijdingsdag | Nationwide |
| May 14, 2026 | Thursday | Ascension Day Public holiday | Hemelvaartsdag | Nationwide |
| May 24, 2026 | Sunday | Pentecost Public holiday | Eerste Pinksterdag | Nationwide |
| May 25, 2026 | Monday | Whit Monday Public holiday | Tweede Pinksterdag | Nationwide |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day Public holiday | Eerste Kerstdag | Nationwide |
| December 26, 2026 | Saturday | St. Stephen's Day Public holiday | Tweede Kerstdag | Nationwide |
Regional holidays apply only in the listed states or provinces. Holiday dates are official where published; check with your employer or local authority for any last-minute changes.