Netherlands Public Holidays 2029 — Full List with Dates

The Netherlands' 2029 public holiday calendar opens its spring season strongly with an early Easter (1 April) and King's Day (27 April) on a Friday — automatic three-day orange weekend. Good Friday (30 March) and Easter Monday (2 April) are public holidays. King's Day on a Friday means no bridge day needed — the vrijmarkt and orange celebrations take place on a Friday, with the long weekend running from Friday 27 to Sunday 29 April.

Ascension Day (10 May, Thursday) offers a bridge day on Friday 11 May. Liberation Day (5 May, Sunday) is a memorial day falling on a weekend — no weekday benefit, and not a statutory paid holiday in 2029. Whit Monday (20 May) follows.

Christmas Day (25 December) falls on a Tuesday and Second Christmas Day (26 December) on a Wednesday in 2029. Taking Monday 24 December as leave creates a six-day festive break from Saturday 22 to Wednesday 26 December.

Nationwide Holidays 2029

8 holidays

🇳🇱 Public Holidays for all of Netherlands

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Type
1 Jan 2029	Mon	New Year's Day	Nationwide
2 Apr 2029	Mon	Easter Monday	Nationwide
27 Apr 2029	Fri	King's Day	Nationwide
5 May 2029	Sat	Liberation Day	Nationwide
10 May 2029	Thu	Ascension Day	Nationwide
21 May 2029	Mon	Whit Monday	Nationwide
25 Dec 2029	Tue	Christmas Day	Nationwide
26 Dec 2029	Wed	2nd Day of Christmas	Nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

When is King's Day (Koningsdag) in the Netherlands in 2029?

King's Day falls on Friday 27 April 2029 — automatically creating a three-day orange weekend. The vrijmarkt, canal boat celebrations, and street parties take place on the Friday. No bridge day needed.

When is Easter in the Netherlands in 2029?

Easter Sunday falls on 1 April 2029 — April Fools' Day, but fully observed. Good Friday (30 March) and Easter Monday (2 April) are public holidays. Ascension Day (10 May, Thursday) and Whit Monday (20 May) follow.

Is Liberation Day (5 May) a public holiday in 2029?

No — Liberation Day (5 May, Sunday) is a national memorial day in 2029 but not a statutory paid holiday. It also falls on a Sunday — providing no weekday benefit. Liberation Day becomes a full statutory holiday again in 2030.

Does Christmas require bridge days for a longer break in 2029?

Yes — Christmas Day (25 December) falls on a Tuesday and Second Christmas Day (26 December) on a Wednesday in 2029. Taking Monday 24 December as leave creates a six-day break from Saturday 22 to Wednesday 26 December.

Is Ascension Day a good bridge day in 2029?

Yes — Ascension Day falls on Thursday 10 May 2029. Taking Friday 11 May as leave creates a four-day weekend. Combined with King's Day (27 April, Friday), May 2029 has two long weekend opportunities for Dutch workers.