Netherlands Public Holidays 2028
The Netherlands marks 11 official public holidays in 2028. Easter provides a four-day break from Good Friday April 14 to Easter Monday April 17. King's Day (Thursday April 27) and Ascension Day (Thursday May 25) each offer outstanding four-day bridge weekend opportunities. Christmas on Monday and Tuesday delivers a natural four-day holiday weekend to end the year.
At a glance
Netherlands has 11 official public holidays (11 days off) in 2028 and 4 long weekends; the longest break is Easter (Apr 14 – 17, 4 days).
| Public holidays | 11 |
|---|---|
| Total days off | 11 |
| Longest break | Easter · 4 days (Apr 14 – 17) |
| Long weekends | 4 |
Official public holidays
New Year's Day (January 1, 2028), Good Friday (April 14, 2028), Easter Sunday (April 16, 2028), Easter Monday (April 17, 2028), King's Day (April 27, 2028), Liberation Day (May 5, 2028), Ascension Day (May 25, 2028), Whit Sunday (June 4, 2028), Whit Monday (June 5, 2028), Christmas Day (December 25, 2028), Second Christmas Day (December 26, 2028)
Netherlands public holiday list
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2028 | Saturday | New Year's DayFalls on Saturday — no statutory substitute day.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| April 14, 2028 | Friday | Good FridayPublic offices and banks closed; private sector subject to CAO.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| April 16, 2028 | Sunday | Easter SundayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| April 17, 2028 | Monday | Easter MondayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| April 27, 2028 | Thursday | King's DayFalls on Thursday — taking Friday off yields a 4-day national celebration break.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 5, 2028 | Friday | Liberation DayFalls on Friday. Standard working day under most private CAOs in 2028.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 25, 2028 | Thursday | Ascension DayAlways on Thursday — classic 4-day bridge holiday with Friday off.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| June 4, 2028 | Sunday | Whit SundayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| June 5, 2028 | Monday | Whit MondayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| December 25, 2028 | Monday | Christmas DayFalls on Monday, extending the weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 26, 2028 | Tuesday | Second Christmas DayFalls on Tuesday, creating a 4-day Christmas break (Dec 23–26).Public holiday | Public holiday |
Official holidays
11
Easter break
Apr 14–17 · 4 days
Christmas break
Dec 23–26 · 4 days
King's Day date
Apr 27 (Thursday)
2028 Netherlands calendar
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11November
12December
Netherlands long weekends in 2028
Easter
4 daysApr 14 – 17
Good Friday through Easter Monday four-day break.
Liberation Day
3 daysMay 5 – 7
Whit Monday
3 daysJun 3 – 5
Whit Monday on June 5 gives a three-day weekend.
Christmas
4 daysDec 23 – 26
Saturday Dec 23 through Tuesday Dec 26 four-day festive break.
Generous 2028 calendar: two Thursday holidays and Christmas weekend
2028 is an exceptionally favorable year for holiday scheduling in the Netherlands. Both King's Day (April 27) and Ascension Day (May 25) fall on Thursdays, offering two distinct opportunities to take a single bridge day (Friday) to obtain two four-day long weekends in spring. Furthermore, Christmas Day (Monday Dec 25) and Second Christmas Day (Tuesday Dec 26) merge with the prior weekend to create an uninterrupted four-day break.
Understanding Good Friday and Liberation Day under Dutch labor agreements
While Good Friday (April 14) and Liberation Day (May 5) appear on the official government roster of public holidays, private sector employers are not statutorily compelled to treat them as paid holidays. Liberation Day only triggers widespread mandatory paid leave once every five years (the next being 2030). Always verify whether your sectoral CAO grants paid absence for these two dates.
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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
What is the longest holiday break in Netherlands in 2028?
The longest break in Netherlands is Easter (Apr 14 – 17, 4 days).
What are the official public holidays in Netherlands in 2028?
Netherlands has 11 official public holidays in 2028: New Year's Day (January 1, 2028), Good Friday (April 14, 2028), Easter Sunday (April 16, 2028), Easter Monday (April 17, 2028), King's Day (April 27, 2028), Liberation Day (May 5, 2028), Ascension Day (May 25, 2028), Whit Sunday (June 4, 2028), Whit Monday (June 5, 2028), Christmas Day (December 25, 2028), Second Christmas Day (December 26, 2028).
How many days off do Dutch workers get for Christmas in 2028?
Because Christmas Day falls on Monday December 25 and Second Christmas Day on Tuesday December 26, Dutch employees enjoy a continuous four-day break from Saturday December 23 to Tuesday December 26.
What day of the week is King's Day in 2028?
King's Day is on Thursday April 27, 2028. Many people take Friday April 28 as a bridge day to create a four-day weekend.
Is New Year’s Day 2028 replaced if it falls on a Saturday in the Netherlands?
No. The Netherlands does not have statutory rollover rules for public holidays falling on weekends; employees simply lose the extra weekday off.
When is Ascension Day in the Netherlands in 2028?
Ascension Day (Hemelvaartsdag) falls on Thursday May 25, 2028. Taking Friday May 26 off creates a 4-day bridge weekend.
Does everyone get Easter Monday off in the Netherlands?
Easter Monday is recognized as a paid holiday under almost all Dutch collective labour agreements (CAOs), meaning government workers, office employees, and schools are closed, though essential services and retail remain open.
