Holidays in Netherlands in 2026
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Netherlands in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Netherlands.
| Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Netherlands January 1 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Valentine's Day | Netherlands February 14 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
| March Equinox | Netherlands March 20 2026, Friday |
Seasonal |
| Good Friday | Netherlands April 3 2026, Friday |
National |
| Easter Sunday | Netherlands April 5 2026, Sunday |
National |
| Easter Monday | Netherlands April 6 2026, Monday |
National |
| King's Birthday | Netherlands April 27 2026, Monday |
National |
| Remembrance Day | Netherlands May 4 2026, Monday |
Observance |
| Liberation Day | Netherlands May 5 2026, Tuesday |
National |
| Ascension Day | Netherlands May 14 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Whit Sunday | Netherlands May 24 2026, Sunday |
National |
| Whit Monday | Netherlands May 25 2026, Monday |
National |
| June Solstice | Netherlands June 21 2026, Sunday |
Seasonal |
| September Equinox | Netherlands September 23 2026, Wednesday |
Seasonal |
| St Nicholas' Eve/Sinterklaas | Netherlands December 5 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
| St Nicholas' Day | Netherlands December 6 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| December Solstice | Netherlands December 21 2026, Monday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Eve | Netherlands December 24 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
| Christmas Day | Netherlands December 25 2026, Friday |
National |
| Second Day of Christmas | Netherlands December 26 2026, Saturday |
National |
| New Year's Eve | Netherlands December 31 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
Next Years Holidays in Netherlands