The Netherlands in 2028 is a leap year. Easter Sunday falls on 16 April. King's Day (27 April) falls on a Thursday โ bridge day Friday 28 April for a four-day orange weekend. Liberation Day (5 May) is not a full paid holiday in 2028.
Ascension Day (25 May, Thursday) creates another bridge day opportunity on Friday 26 May. Whit Monday (4 June) follows. Christmas Day (25 December) falls on a Monday โ excellent placement, with Second Christmas Day (26 December) on a Tuesday.
Public Holidays 2028
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Nationwide Public Holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2028 | Sat | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 17 Apr 2028 | Mon | Easter Monday | Nationwide |
| 27 Apr 2028 | Thu | King's Day | Nationwide |
| 5 May 2028 | Fri | Liberation Day | Nationwide |
| 25 May 2028 | Thu | Ascension Day | Nationwide |
| 5 Jun 2028 | Mon | Whit Monday | Nationwide |
| 25 Dec 2028 | Mon | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
| 26 Dec 2028 | Tue | 2nd Day of Christmas | Nationwide |
School Holidays 2028
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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.