Netherlands Public Holidays 2026
March
Good Friday
Good Friday is the Friday before Easter Sunday in the Netherlands.
Easter Sunday
On Easter Sunday (paaszondag, pasen) many Christians in the Netherlands celebrate the resurrection of Jesus after his crucifixion.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday (tweede paasdag) in the Netherlands is the day after Easter Sunday.
May
Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day in the Netherlands commemorates Dutch civilians and soldiers who lost their lives in war and during peace-keeping missions.
Liberation Day
Liberation Day in the Netherlands celebrates the end of World War II in Europe.
Mother's Day
Mother's Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Ascension Day
Ascension Day (hemelvaart) in the Netherlands is the 40th day of Easter and ten days before Pentecost.
Pentecost Sunday
Pentecost (Pinksteren) in the Netherlands is seven weeks after Easter Sunday. It commemorates the Holy Spirit's descent from heaven onto Jesus' followers.
Pentecost Monday
The second day of Pentecost (tweede pinksterdag) in the Netherlands is on a Monday seven weeks after Easter Monday.
December
St Nicholas' Eve/Sinterklaas
St Nicholas' Eve honors a Christian saint who is associated with gift-giving. It is a festive celebration in the Netherlands on December 5.
St Nicholas' Day
St. Nicholas' Day honors a Christian saint who is associated with gift-giving. It is a festive celebration in the Netherlands on December 5–6.
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve in the Netherlands is the start of the Dutch Christmas holidays.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day (kerst, kerstmis) is a public holiday in the Netherlands that commemorates Jesus Christ's birth. It always falls on December 25.
Second Day of Christmas
The second day of Christmas is a holiday for many people in the Netherlands. It always falls on December 26.
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve is one of the most exciting times in The Netherlands, farewelling the Old Year and celebrating the New Year.