Living in the Netherlands · Practical guide
Dutch public holidays, at a glance.
Plan 2026 and 2027 with the English and Dutch names side by side. Take the dates with you: both calendars are free to download, with no account needed.
Compiled by EasyDutchNews · Dates checked against Government.nl.
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 |
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 |
Make the calendar useful
- 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.
For journeys around holidays, check the NS journey planner shortly before departure. School holiday dates are listed separately on Government.nl.
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