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Netherlands Holidays 2025

Complete list of public holidays, bank holidays, and observances in Netherlands for 2025.

Total Holidays

Public Holidays

Bank Holidays

250

Working Days

January

New Year's Day

Also known as: Nieuwjaarsdag

Nieuwjaarsdag - Celebrates the beginning of the new year

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

public

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New Year's Day

European stock markets closed for New Year's Day

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

market

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Forex Market Closure

Global forex markets closed for New Year's Day

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

market

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March

Ash Wednesday

First day of Lent in Western Christianity

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

religious

April

Palm Sunday

Commemorates Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem

Sunday, April 13, 2025

religious

Good Friday

Also known as: Goede Vrijdag

Goede Vrijdag - Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ

Friday, April 18, 2025

public

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Good Friday

Also known as: Viernes Santo, Karfreitag, Vendredi Saint

Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ

Friday, April 18, 2025

religious

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Easter Sunday

Also known as: Pasen, Eerste Paasdag

Eerste Paasdag - Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ

Sunday, April 20, 2025

public

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Easter Sunday

Also known as: Pascua, Ostern, Pâques, Pasqua

Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ

Sunday, April 20, 2025

religious

Easter Monday

Also known as: Tweede Paasdag

Tweede Paasdag - Second day of Easter celebrations

Monday, April 21, 2025

public

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Easter Monday

Day after Easter Sunday

Monday, April 21, 2025

religious

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Easter Monday

European and Commonwealth markets closed for Easter Monday

Monday, April 21, 2025

market

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King's Day

Also known as: Koningsdag

Koningsdag - Celebrates the birthday of King Willem-Alexander (falls on Sunday, observed Saturday)

Saturday, April 26, 2025

public

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May

Liberation Day

Also known as: Bevrijdingsdag

Bevrijdingsdag - Commemorates the liberation from Nazi occupation in 1945

Monday, May 5, 2025

public

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Ascension Day

Also known as: Hemelvaartsdag

Hemelvaartsdag - Commemorates the ascension of Jesus into heaven

Thursday, May 29, 2025

public

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Ascension Day

Commemorates the ascension of Jesus into heaven

Thursday, May 29, 2025

religious

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June

Whit Sunday

Also known as: Pinksteren, Eerste Pinksterdag

Eerste Pinksterdag - Celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit

Sunday, June 8, 2025

public

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Pentecost

Also known as: Whit Sunday, Pfingsten, Pentecôte

Celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles

Sunday, June 8, 2025

religious

Whit Monday

Also known as: Tweede Pinksterdag

Tweede Pinksterdag - Second day of Pentecost

Monday, June 9, 2025

public

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December

Christmas Eve

European markets closed or early close for Christmas Eve

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

market

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Christmas Day

Also known as: Kerstmis, Eerste Kerstdag

Eerste Kerstdag - Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ

Thursday, December 25, 2025

public

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Forex Market Closure

Global forex markets closed for Christmas (rare full closure)

Thursday, December 25, 2025

market

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Boxing Day

Also known as: Tweede Kerstdag

Tweede Kerstdag - Second day of Christmas celebrations

Friday, December 26, 2025

public

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Netherlands Holiday Information

Understanding Netherlands's holiday calendar is essential for international business, travel planning, and cultural awareness. Netherlands observes 23 holidays throughout 2025, including 11 public holidays and 18 bank holidays.

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