Public Holidays in the Netherlands
With the Public Holidays in the Netherlands tool, you get a clear and up-to-date overview of all official Dutch public holidays for each year.
With the Public Holidays in the Netherlands tool, you get a clear and up-to-date overview of all official Dutch public holidays for each year. This is useful for planning vacations, days off, events and work schedules. Simply select a year to instantly see which public holidays fall in that year and on which dates.
The tool is suitable for individuals, businesses, planners and students who want a quick overview of national public holidays.
What are official public holidays in the Netherlands?
Official public holidays are nationally recognised days that are often used for days off, celebrations or commemorations. Not all public holidays are legally mandatory days off, but they are widely observed.
Well-known Dutch public holidays include:
- New Year's Day
- King's Day
- Liberation Day
- Christmas
Some public holidays fall on the same date every year, while others depend on the date of Easter.
Fixed public holidays
The following public holidays fall on the same date every year:
- New Year's Day – 1 January
- King's Day – 27 April
- Liberation Day – 5 May
- Christmas Day and Boxing Day – 25 and 26 December
If King's Day falls on a Sunday, it is celebrated on 26 April.
Variable public holidays
These public holidays depend on Easter and change each year:
- Good Friday
- Easter Sunday and Easter Monday
- Ascension Day
- Whit Sunday and Whit Monday
The tool calculates these automatically for each year.
When should you use this tool?
This public holiday calculator is useful:
- when planning vacations
- for work schedules
- for school calendars
- when planning events
- for HR and workforce planning
You do not need to consult calendars or look up dates.
How does the tool work?
- Choose a year
- The tool calculates all public holidays for that year
- You receive an overview with the date and name of each public holiday
Everything is calculated automatically.
Limitations
- Regional public holidays are not included
- Not all public holidays are mandatory days off
- The tool focuses on the Netherlands
Frequently asked questions
Is Liberation Day a day off every year?
Not always; this depends on the employer.
Are Sundays adjusted?
Only King's Day is moved if it falls on a Sunday.
Can I view multiple years?
Yes, each year can be selected separately.