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Netherlands Holidays 2026

Complete list of public holidays, bank holidays, and observances in Netherlands for 2026.

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

Thursday, January 1, 2026

public

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Forex Market Closure

Global forex markets closed for New Year's Day

Thursday, January 1, 2026

market

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February

Ash Wednesday

First day of Lent in Western Christianity

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

religious

March

Palm Sunday

Commemorates Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem

Sunday, March 29, 2026

religious

April

Good Friday

Also known as: Goede Vrijdag

Goede Vrijdag - Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ

Friday, April 3, 2026

public

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Good Friday

Also known as: Viernes Santo, Karfreitag, Vendredi Saint

Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ

Friday, April 3, 2026

religious

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Easter Sunday

Also known as: Pasen, Eerste Paasdag

Eerste Paasdag - Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ

Sunday, April 5, 2026

public

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Easter Sunday

Also known as: Pascua, Pâques, Pasqua, Ostern

Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ

Sunday, April 5, 2026

religious

Easter Monday

Also known as: Tweede Paasdag

Tweede Paasdag - Second day of Easter celebrations

Monday, April 6, 2026

public

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Easter Monday

Also known as: Lundi de Pâques, Ostermontag

Day after Easter Sunday

Monday, April 6, 2026

religious

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King's Day

Also known as: Koningsdag

Koningsdag - Celebrates the birthday of King Willem-Alexander

Monday, April 27, 2026

public

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May

Liberation Day

Also known as: Bevrijdingsdag

Bevrijdingsdag - Commemorates the liberation from Nazi occupation in 1945

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

public

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Ascension Day

Also known as: Hemelvaartsdag

Hemelvaartsdag - Commemorates the ascension of Jesus into heaven

Thursday, May 14, 2026

public

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Ascension Day

Also known as: Christi Himmelfahrt, Hemelvaartsdag

Commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven

Thursday, May 14, 2026

religious

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Whit Sunday

Also known as: Pinksteren, Eerste Pinksterdag

Eerste Pinksterdag - Celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit

Sunday, May 24, 2026

public

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Pentecost

Also known as: Whitsunday, Pfingsten, Pentecôte

Commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit

Sunday, May 24, 2026

religious

Whit Monday

Also known as: Tweede Pinksterdag

Tweede Pinksterdag - Second day of Pentecost

Monday, May 25, 2026

public

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Whit Monday

Also known as: Pfingstmontag, Lundi de Pentecôte

Day after Pentecost

Monday, May 25, 2026

religious

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December

Christmas Day

Also known as: Kerstmis, Eerste Kerstdag

Eerste Kerstdag - Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ

Friday, December 25, 2026

public

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Forex Market Closure

Global forex markets closed for Christmas (rare full closure)

Friday, December 25, 2026

market

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Boxing Day

Also known as: Tweede Kerstdag

Tweede Kerstdag - Second day of Christmas celebrations

Saturday, December 26, 2026

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 21 holidays throughout 2026, including 11 public holidays and 16 bank holidays.

Planning Around Netherlands Holidays

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