Netherlands Public Holidays 2026
There are 10 public holidays in Netherlands in 2026, listed below with the date and the day of the week each one falls on.
Last updated 3 July 2026.
Next holiday
Christmas Day
25 December 2026 (Friday), in 175 days
Public holidays in 2026
The 10 public holidays Netherlands marks in 2026.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's DayNew Year's Day (nieuwjaarsdag, oud en nieuw) is the first day of a new calendar year. In the Netherlands, it always falls on January 1. |
| 5 April 2026 | Sunday | Easter SundayOn Easter Sunday (paaszondag, pasen) many Christians in the Netherlands celebrate the resurrection of Jesus after his crucifixion. |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter MondayEaster Monday (tweede paasdag) in the Netherlands is the day after Easter Sunday. |
| 27 April 2026 | Monday | King's BirthdayThe King's official birthday in the Netherlands is a festive occasion that is annually celebrated on April 27. |
| 5 May 2026 | Tuesday | Liberation DayLiberation Day in the Netherlands celebrates the end of World War II in Europe. |
| 14 May 2026 | Thursday | Ascension DayAscension Day (hemelvaart) in the Netherlands is the 40th day of Easter and ten days before Pentecost. |
| 24 May 2026 | Sunday | Pentecost SundayPentecost (Pinksteren) in the Netherlands is seven weeks after Easter Sunday. It commemorates the Holy Spirit's descent from heaven onto Jesus' followers. |
| 25 May 2026 | Monday | Pentecost MondayThe second day of Pentecost (tweede pinksterdag) in the Netherlands is on a Monday seven weeks after Easter Monday. |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas DayChristmas Day (kerst, kerstmis) is a public holiday in the Netherlands that commemorates Jesus Christ's birth. It always falls on December 25. |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturday | Second Day of ChristmasThe second day of Christmas is a holiday for many people in the Netherlands. It always falls on December 26. |
Beyond the public holidays above, Netherlands also has many observances, seasonal markers and regional dates. OneHaus tracks the full set and keeps them current in your shared home calendar, so you never have to chase them down. Start free.
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Other years
See the Netherlands holidays hub for every year.
Holidays in other countries
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Netherlands in 2026?
There are 10 public holidays in Netherlands in 2026. The full list, with dates and days, is in the table above.
When is the next holiday in Netherlands?
The next holiday in Netherlands is Christmas Day on 25 December 2026 (Friday).
Can I add Netherlands 2026 holidays to my calendar?
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