Maximise your leave
Maximise your 2026 annual leave in Netherlands
Netherlands’s 2026 public holidays create 6 long-weekend opportunities — 4 free, 2with a single bridge day. Here’s exactly when to book.
The best long weekends to book in Netherlands, 2026
- Tweede Paasdag — 2026-04-06 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Koningsdag — 2026-04-27 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Tweede Pinksterdag — 2026-05-25 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Eerste Kerstdag — 2026-12-25 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Nieuwjaarsdag — 2026-01-01 (Thursday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
- Hemelvaartsdag — 2026-05-14 (Thursday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
Get your full optimised year
The plays above are the obvious wins. The planner combines public holidays, weekends and your whole leave budget into the most efficient plan — including the long Easter and Christmas stacks.