Netherlands public holidays 2026
In 2026, Netherlands has 9 public holidays – 6 of them fall on a weekday. With long weekends and all dates to print.
Public holidays Netherlands 2026
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Applies in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/01/2026 | Thursday | New Year's DayFirst day of the year – a day off in almost every country. | nationwide |
| 04/05/2026 | Sunday | Easter SundayCelebration of the resurrection of Jesus, first Sunday after the spring full moon. | nationwide |
| 04/06/2026 | Monday | Easter MondayThe day after Easter Sunday, a holiday in much of Europe. | nationwide |
| 04/27/2026 | Monday | King's Day | nationwide |
| 05/14/2026 | Thursday | Ascension DayAscension of Jesus, 39 days after Easter and always on a Thursday. | nationwide |
| 05/24/2026 | Sunday | PentecostThe descent of the Holy Spirit, 49 days after Easter. | nationwide |
| 05/25/2026 | Monday | Whit MondayThe Monday after Pentecost, a holiday in much of Europe. | nationwide |
| 12/25/2026 | Friday | Christmas DayCelebration of the birth of Jesus. | nationwide |
| 12/26/2026 | Saturday | Boxing DaySecond day of Christmas (St. Stephen’s Day). | nationwide |
Long weekends 2026: more days off with less leave
Make the most of your vacation days in Netherlands in 2026 – leave days needed and consecutive days off:
| Period | Holiday | Leave days | Days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/01 – 01/04/2026 | New Year's Day | 1 | 4 |
| 04/04 – 04/12/2026 | Easter Monday | 4 | 9 |
| 04/25 – 05/03/2026 | King's Day | 4 | 9 |
| 05/14 – 05/17/2026 | Ascension Day | 1 | 4 |
| 05/23 – 05/31/2026 | Whit Monday | 4 | 9 |
| 12/19 – 12/27/2026 | Christmas Day | 4 | 9 |
Netherlands 2026 in numbers
- Public holidays
- 9
- on weekdays
- 6
- on weekends
- 3
- Weekday holidays 2025
- 6
- Working days (Netherlands)
- 255
Partial or optional days off
| 04/03/2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 05/05/2026 | Tuesday | Liberation Day |
| 12/31/2026 | Thursday | New Year's Eve |
Other observances 2026
| 05/04/2026 | Monday | Remembrance of the Dead |
| 05/10/2026 | Sunday | Mother's Day |
| 06/21/2026 | Sunday | Father's Day |
| 09/15/2026 | Tuesday | Prince's Day |
| 11/11/2026 | Wednesday | Saint Martin |
| 12/05/2026 | Saturday | St Nicholas' Eve |
| 12/15/2026 | Tuesday | Kingdom Day |
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Netherlands have in 2026?
Netherlands has 9 public holidays in 2026. 6 of them fall on a weekday (Monday to Friday).
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Netherlands?
The first public holiday of 2026 in Netherlands is New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
When are the best long weekends in Netherlands in 2026?
We found 6 worthwhile long weekends. The best value is January 1, 2026 – January 4, 2026.
Are there more weekday holidays in 2026 than in 2025?
In 2026, 6 holidays fall on a weekday, compared with 6 in 2025.
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