Netherlands Public Holidays (2025–2028)
The Netherlands marks 11 official public holidays in 2026. King's Day (Koningsdag) on Monday April 27 creates a natural three-day weekend. Easter provides a four-day break (April 3–6), while Ascension Day (Thursday May 14) offers the traditional four-day bridge weekend. Liberation Day (May 5) is a standard working day under most private CAOs this year.
At a Glance: Statutory Days & Long Weekends
2026 – 20274 long weekends (3+ days)
View full calendar3 long weekends scheduled
Explore scheduleGovernment of the Netherlands (Rijksoverheid) / Sector collective agreements (CAO)
National labour legislation and statutory decrees governing public holidays in Netherlands.
Netherlands Public Holiday System & Legal Framework
Governing Legislation & Statutory Authority
National labour legislation and statutory decrees governing public holidays in Netherlands.
Weekend In-Lieu Observance & Substitute Days
When national public holidays coincide with weekend days (Saturday or Sunday), statutory rollover rules or presidential/ministerial decrees typically designate the subsequent Monday as an official paid day off.
Statutory Annual Leave & Bridge Days (Ponts) Culture
Employees enjoy statutory annual leave entitlements under domestic labour law. Workers frequently combine public holidays with personal annual leave to produce extended bridge breaks.
Netherlands Multi-Year Calendars & Downloads (2025–2028)
iCal (ICS) · CSV · PDFSubscribe to all years in your calendar app
Google Calendar · Apple Calendar · Outlook — the feed updates as governments publish new years.
Netherlands Planning Hub: Calendars, Working Days & Schools
Working Days Calculator
Calculate exact business days, work hours, and statutory holidays for Netherlands (2026 & 2027) for payroll and contracts.
Long Weekends & Leave Planner
Discover all natural 3- and 4-day weekends, plus interactive bridge day strategies turning 1–2 days of annual leave into 5–9 days off.
Today's Public Holiday Status
Live local-timezone detector answering "Is today a public holiday in Netherlands?" with next upcoming closures.
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Official sources & data
- Which days are official public holidays in the Netherlands? - Government.nlVisit sourceGovernment of the Netherlands
- Public holidays - Business.gov.nlVisit sourceNetherlands Chamber of Commerce (KVK)
Frequently Asked Questions About Netherlands Public Holidays
How many statutory public holidays are observed in Netherlands each year?
Netherlands gazettes official public holidays annually through official government notices. The exact number of observed days is detailed in our official multi-year calendar above.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend in Netherlands?
Depending on official decrees, holidays falling on a weekend are commonly transferred to the following Monday to ensure workers receive their statutory paid entitlement.
Where can I download the official Netherlands holiday calendar?
You can download free official calendar files directly on this page above in iCalendar (ICS for Apple/Google/Outlook), CSV spreadsheet, and printable PDF formats.
Are public holiday dates in Netherlands officially confirmed?
Our records strictly track official government gazettes. Current year calendars are confirmed; upcoming provisional years are actively verified against astronomy or legislative circulars and flagged accordingly.
How can I calculate working days and business schedules in Netherlands?
Visit our dedicated Working Days tool linked below, providing precise annual and monthly counts of business days, weekends, and statutory holidays for payroll and project planning.