Public holidays

Netherlands public holidays 2026

Every public holiday in Netherlands for 2026, plus the bridge days that turn them into long weekends. Want the most efficient plan for your leave? Plan your 2026 leave →

The best long weekends in Netherlands, 2026

  • Tweede Paasdag — 2026-04-06 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
  • Koningsdag — 2026-04-27 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
  • Tweede Pinksterdag — 2026-05-25 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
  • Eerste Kerstdag — 2026-12-25 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
  • Nieuwjaarsdag — 2026-01-01 (Thursday). Bridge the Friday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
  • Hemelvaartsdag — 2026-05-14 (Thursday). Bridge the Friday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)

All Netherlands public holidays in 2026

DateDayHoliday
2026-01-01ThursdayNieuwjaarsdag
2026-04-05SundayEerste Paasdag
2026-04-06MondayTweede Paasdag
2026-04-27MondayKoningsdag
2026-05-14ThursdayHemelvaartsdag
2026-05-24SundayEerste Pinksterdag
2026-05-25MondayTweede Pinksterdag
2026-12-25FridayEerste Kerstdag
2026-12-26SaturdayTweede Kerstdag

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