Netherlands Public Holidays 2026 — Full List with Dates

The Netherlands' 2026 public holiday calendar is headlined by King's Day (27 April) falling on a Monday — automatically creating a three-day orange weekend. This is a clean and convenient placement, with vrijmarkt and canal celebrations taking place on the actual birthday of King Willem-Alexander.

Easter Sunday is 5 April 2026. Good Friday (3 April) and Easter Monday (6 April) are public holidays. Ascension Day (14 May, Thursday) creates a bridge day on Friday 15 May. Whit Monday (25 May) follows.

Liberation Day (5 May) is a memorial day but not a paid holiday in 2026 — Remembrance Day (Dodenherdenking, 4 May) at 8:00 PM remains a nationally observed moment of silence. Christmas Day (25 December) falls on a Friday — Second Christmas Day (26 December, Saturday) is absorbed into the weekend, but the Friday Christmas gives a natural three-day festive break.

Nationwide Holidays 2026

8 holidays

🇳🇱 Public Holidays for all of Netherlands

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Type
1 Jan 2026	Thu	New Year's Day	Nationwide
6 Apr 2026	Mon	Easter Monday	Nationwide
27 Apr 2026	Mon	King's Day	Nationwide
5 May 2026	Tue	Liberation Day	Nationwide
14 May 2026	Thu	Ascension Day	Nationwide
25 May 2026	Mon	Whit Monday	Nationwide
25 Dec 2026	Fri	Christmas Day	Nationwide
26 Dec 2026	Sat	2nd Day of Christmas	Nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

When is King's Day (Koningsdag) in the Netherlands in 2026?

King's Day falls on Monday 27 April 2026 — the actual birthday of King Willem-Alexander. An automatic three-day orange weekend. The vrijmarkt, canal boat parties, and street celebrations take place on the Monday.

Is Liberation Day (5 May) a public holiday in 2026?

No — Liberation Day is a full paid public holiday only in years ending in 0 or 5. In 2026, 5 May is a national memorial day with events and concerts, but most Dutch workers are expected to work.

When is Easter in the Netherlands in 2026?

Easter Sunday is 5 April 2026. Good Friday (3 April) and Easter Monday (6 April) are public holidays. Ascension Day (14 May, Thursday) and Whit Monday (25 May) follow.

Is Christmas favourable in the Netherlands in 2026?

Partially — Christmas Day (25 December) falls on a Friday, giving an automatic three-day weekend into Saturday 26 December (Second Christmas Day). However, the Saturday Second Christmas Day provides no additional weekday benefit.

Is Ascension Day a good bridge day in 2026?

Yes — Ascension Day falls on Thursday 14 May 2026. Taking Friday 15 May as annual leave creates a four-day weekend — the standout bridge day opportunity of the Dutch spring calendar in 2026.