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Netherlands Calendar 2026: Public Holidays and Long Weekends

Netherlands has 11 public holidays in 2026, per Government of the Netherlands — Official Public Holidays 2026 (officiële feestdagen). The longest long weekend lasts 4 days on 3–6 April 2026.

11 Public Holidays
Public HolidayToday
January

Winter

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  • 1New Year's Day
February

Winter

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No holidays this month.

March

Spring

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No holidays this month.

April

Spring

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  • 3Good Friday
  • 5Easter Sunday
  • 6Easter Monday
  • 27King's Day
May

Spring

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  • 5Liberation Day
  • 14Ascension Day
  • 24Whit Sunday
  • 25Whit Monday
June

Summer

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No holidays this month.

July

Summer

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No holidays this month.

August

Summer

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No holidays this month.

September

Autumn

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No holidays this month.

October

Autumn

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No holidays this month.

November

Autumn

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No holidays this month.

December

Winter

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  • 25Christmas Day
  • 26Second Day of Christmas

Long Weekends in Netherlands, 2026

Netherlands has 4 long-weekend periods in 2026 — runs of two or more consecutive work-free days formed by holidays and weekends. The longest lasts 4 days on 3–6 April 2026, covering Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday. Use the day-by-day breakdown of each period to plan trips and leave requests.

3–6 April 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
4 days
  • Fri3Good FridayHoliday
  • Sat4Saturday
  • Sun5Easter SundayHoliday
  • Mon6Easter MondayHoliday
25–27 April 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
  • Sat25Saturday
  • Sun26SundayHoliday
  • Mon27King's DayHoliday
23–25 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
  • Sat23Saturday
  • Sun24Whit SundayHoliday
  • Mon25Whit MondayHoliday
25–27 December 2026
entirely official days off
3 days
  • Fri25Christmas DayHoliday
  • Sat26Second Day of ChristmasHoliday
  • Sun27SundayHoliday

Netherlands Public Holidays in 2026

Throughout 2026, Netherlands has 11 public holidays. The first holiday falls on 1 January (New Year's Day) and the last on 26 December (Second Day of Christmas).

Public Holidays in Netherlands, 2026.
DateDayHolidayType
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year's DayHoliday
3 April 2026FridayGood FridayHoliday
5 April 2026SundayEaster SundayHoliday
6 April 2026MondayEaster MondayHoliday
27 April 2026MondayKing's DayHoliday
5 May 2026TuesdayLiberation DayHoliday
14 May 2026ThursdayAscension DayHoliday
24 May 2026SundayWhit SundayHoliday
25 May 2026MondayWhit MondayHoliday
25 December 2026FridayChristmas DayHoliday
26 December 2026SaturdaySecond Day of ChristmasHoliday

Official source: Government of the Netherlands — Official Public Holidays 2026 (officiële feestdagen) (Official public holidays per the Government of the Netherlands. Good Friday and Liberation Day are official holidays but not guaranteed days off for all employees. Holidays falling on a weekend are not moved.). Compiled by CalendarWorld. Official public holidays (officiële feestdagen) per the Government of the Netherlands. Good Friday and Liberation Day are official holidays but not guaranteed days off — that depends on the collective agreement (CAO). Holidays falling on a weekend are not moved.

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Seasons in Netherlands

Netherlands is in the Northern Hemisphere, with four temperate seasons.

Current season in Netherlands

Spring

March – May

Days lengthen and temperatures climb after winter; trees blossom and the growing season begins.

Astronomical: 20 Mar – 21 Jun

Summer

June – August

The warmest season, with the longest daylight hours around the summer solstice.

Astronomical: 21 Jun – 23 Sep

Autumn

September – November

Temperatures cool and days shorten; deciduous leaves turn colour and fall.

Astronomical: 23 Sep – 21 Dec

Winter

December – February

The coldest season, with the shortest daylight hours around the winter solstice.

Astronomical: 21 Dec – 20 Mar

Seasonal timing is approximate and varies by region and year. Compare seasons across all countries →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Netherlands have in 2026?

Netherlands has 11 public holidays in 2026, per Government of the Netherlands — Official Public Holidays 2026 (officiële feestdagen).

How many long weekends are there in Netherlands in 2026?

There are 4 long-weekend periods in Netherlands in 2026. The longest lasts 4 days on 3-6 April 2026, covering Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday.

What is the official source for the 2026 Netherlands holiday calendar?

The official source is Government of the Netherlands — Official Public Holidays 2026 (officiële feestdagen) (Official public holidays per the Government of the Netherlands. Good Friday and Liberation Day are official holidays but not guaranteed days off for all employees. Holidays falling on a weekend are not moved).

Are all Dutch public holidays days off work?

Not necessarily. The Netherlands has no law guaranteeing days off on public holidays — whether a holiday is a paid day off depends on the collective agreement (CAO) or employment contract. Good Friday is a day off mainly for civil servants and banks, and Liberation Day (5 May) is a guaranteed day off for many employees only once every five years.

What happens when King's Day falls on a Sunday?

King's Day is celebrated on 26 April instead whenever 27 April falls on a Sunday. In 2026 there is no shift: 27 April is a Monday, giving many people a long weekend.

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