The Netherlands in 2025 has King's Day (27 April) on a Sunday โ meaning it is observed on Saturday 26 April, keeping the orange celebrations on a weekend day. Liberation Day (5 May) is a full public holiday in 2025 โ one of two years in the decade (2025 and 2030) when all Dutch workers receive a paid day off for the commemoration of the end of German occupation.
Easter Sunday falls on 20 April, with Ascension Day on 29 May (Thursday) โ a bridge day opportunity. Christmas Day falls on a Thursday and Second Christmas Day on a Friday โ a natural four-day festive weekend.
Public Holidays 2025
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Nationwide Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2025 | Wed | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 21 Apr 2025 | Mon | Easter Monday | Nationwide |
| 27 Apr 2025 | Sun | King's Day | Nationwide |
| 5 May 2025 | Mon | Liberation Day | Nationwide |
| 29 May 2025 | Thu | Ascension Day | Nationwide |
| 9 Jun 2025 | Mon | Whit Monday | Nationwide |
| 25 Dec 2025 | Thu | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Fri | 2nd Day of Christmas | Nationwide |
School Holidays 2025
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Winter Break
15.02.2025 - 23.02.2025
Spring Break
26.04.2025 - 04.05.2025
Summer Holidays
12.07.2025 - 24.08.2025
Autumn Break
18.10.2025 - 26.10.2025
Christmas Break
20.12.2025 - 04.01.2026
Holidays by Region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is King's Day in the Netherlands?
King's Day (Koningsdag) is the biggest public celebration in the Netherlands, held on 27 April (or 26 April if the 27th is a Sunday). It celebrates the birthday of King Willem-Alexander. The country turns orange, cities hold street parties and free markets, and Amsterdam's canals fill with decorated boats.
Is Liberation Day (5 May) a public holiday in the Netherlands?
Liberation Day is a national memorial day every year, but it is a full public holiday for workers only every five years (years ending in 0 or 5, e.g. 2025, 2030). On other years, most employees still work.
What are the three Dutch school regions?
The Netherlands divides its provinces into three school regions โ Noord, Midden, and Zuid โ which stagger their autumn and May half-term breaks to reduce traffic congestion. Summer and Christmas holidays are the same for all regions.
Does the Netherlands have two Christmas holidays?
Yes. The Netherlands observes both Christmas Day (25 December, Eerste Kerstdag) and Second Christmas Day (26 December, Tweede Kerstdag) as public holidays. Boxing Day is not a common term in the Netherlands, but the concept is the same.
What is Remembrance Day in the Netherlands?
Remembrance Day (Dodenherdenking) is on 4 May โ the evening before Liberation Day. It is a solemn national occasion in which the entire Netherlands observes two minutes of silence at 8:00 PM to honour those who died in World War II and subsequent conflicts.