# Maximise your 2026 annual leave in Netherlands

> Netherlands's 2026 public holidays create 6 long-weekend opportunities — 4 free, 2 with a single bridge day. Here is exactly when to book, and the planner stacks them into longer breaks.

## 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 year plan — including the long Easter and Christmas stacks: https://roamgap.ike.work/year?country=NL

## Related

- All Netherlands public holidays 2026: https://roamgap.ike.work/public-holidays/nl/2026
- Plan your leave: https://roamgap.ike.work/year?country=NL