Public Holidays in the Netherlands 2026
11 listed public holiday dates in 2026
The Netherlands has eleven official holiday dates, but Dutch law does not automatically give every employee a day off on every official holiday.
Netherlands Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| Apr 27 | Monday | King's Day |
| May 5 | Tuesday | Liberation Day |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| May 24 | Sunday | Whit Sunday |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
All dates are taken from the Dutch government's official 2026 and 2027 holiday listing.
Official Holiday vs Guaranteed Day Off 2026
Whether an employee is free on an official holiday is determined by the collective labour agreement or employment contract. King's Day is fixed on 27 April unless special calendar rules apply.
Holiday Rules in the Netherlands
The national government publishes the official dates. Employment entitlement is separate and depends on the CAO or contract.
Netherlands Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- King's Day is 27 April.
- Liberation Day is 5 May.
- An official holiday is not automatically a statutory day off for every employee.
- The government already lists both 2026 and 2027 dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Dutch public holidays automatically days off?
No. The CAO or employment contract determines whether an employee is off.
When is King's Day?
It is observed on 27 April in both 2026 and 2027.
Is Liberation Day a public holiday?
Yes. 5 May is an official holiday, although employee entitlement varies.
Are 2027 dates already official?
Yes. The Dutch government publishes the official 2026 and 2027 dates.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official government list of public holidays for both 2026 and 2027.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government, statutory or institutional material is the primary reference. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.