Living in the Netherlands · Practical guide
Dutch public holidays, at a glance.
Plan 2026 and 2027 with holiday names in your language alongside the Dutch names. Both calendars are free to download, with no account needed.
Compiled by EasyDutchNews · Dates checked: · Source: Government.nl
Netherlands public holidays 2027
Download 2027 calendar (.ics)| Date | Holiday | Dutch name |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Nieuwjaarsdag | |
| Good Friday | Goede vrijdag | |
| Easter Sunday | Eerste paasdag | |
| Easter Monday | Tweede paasdag | |
| King’s Day | Koningsdag | |
| Liberation Day | Bevrijdingsdag | |
| Ascension Day | Hemelvaartsdag | |
| Whit Sunday | Eerste pinksterdag | |
| Whit Monday | Tweede pinksterdag | |
| Christmas Day | Eerste kerstdag | |
| Boxing Day | Tweede kerstdag |
Netherlands public holidays 2026
Download 2026 calendar (.ics)| Date | Holiday | Dutch name |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Nieuwjaarsdag | |
| Good Friday | Goede vrijdag | |
| Easter Sunday | Eerste paasdag | |
| Easter Monday | Tweede paasdag | |
| King’s Day | Koningsdag | |
| Liberation Day | Bevrijdingsdag | |
| Ascension Day | Hemelvaartsdag | |
| Whit Sunday | Eerste pinksterdag | |
| Whit Monday | Tweede pinksterdag | |
| Christmas Day | Eerste kerstdag | |
| Boxing Day | Tweede kerstdag |
How to use the calendar
- Choose a year and download its .ics file.
- Import it into your calendar. These are all-day reminders, marked as free time; they do not block your availability.
- Check your work, school and travel arrangements separately. The download contains the listed dates and does not update itself.
Check travel information shortly before departure. School holidays follow a separate calendar.
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