🇳🇱Netherlands 2021 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for Netherlands in 2021, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 19 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Nieuwjaar | 2021-01-01 | 2097 days ago | Public Holidays |
Goede Vrijdag | 2021-04-02 | 2006 days ago | School Holidays |
Pasen | 2021-04-04 | 2004 days ago | Public Holidays |
Tweede paasdag | 2021-04-05 | 2003 days ago | Public Holidays |
Koningsdag | 2021-04-27 | 1981 days ago | Public Holidays |
Nationale Dodenherdenking | 2021-05-04 | 1974 days ago | Memorial Days |
Bevrijdingsdag | 2021-05-05 | 1973 days ago | School Holidays |
Moederdag | 2021-05-09 | 1969 days ago | Memorial Days |
Hemelvaartsdag | 2021-05-13 | 1965 days ago | Public Holidays |
Pinksteren | 2021-05-23 | 1955 days ago | Public Holidays |
Tweede pinksterdag | 2021-05-24 | 1954 days ago | Public Holidays |
Vaderdag | 2021-06-20 | 1927 days ago | Memorial Days |
Prinsjesdag | 2021-09-21 | 1834 days ago | Memorial Days |
Sint-Maarten | 2021-11-11 | 1783 days ago | Memorial Days |
Sinterklaasavond | 2021-12-05 | 1759 days ago | Memorial Days |
Koninkrijksdag | 2021-12-15 | 1749 days ago | Memorial Days |
Kerstmis | 2021-12-25 | 1739 days ago | Public Holidays |
Tweede kerstdag | 2021-12-26 | 1738 days ago | Public Holidays |
Oudejaarsavond | 2021-12-31 | 1733 days ago | Bank Holidays |
Netherlands 2021 Holiday Planning Highlights
Netherlands has 9 public holidays in 2021. The insights below are calculated directly from the holiday dates on this page and can help you plan your time off.
Long weekends without taking leave
The following 3 breaks require no time off, as the holidays are already connected to a weekend.
- Nieuwjaar: 2021-01-01 to 2021-01-03, 3 consecutive days
- Pasen: 2021-04-03 to 2021-04-05, 3 consecutive days
- Pinksteren: 2021-05-22 to 2021-05-24, 3 consecutive days
Take 1 day off for 4+ consecutive days
The following 2 opportunities require taking just 1 day off between a holiday and a weekend to create at least 4 consecutive days of rest.
- Koningsdag: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2021-04-24 to 2021-04-27
- Hemelvaartsdag: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2021-05-13 to 2021-05-16
In 2021, 4 public holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Whether Netherlands provides substitute holidays depends on the official announcement.
4 is the busiest holiday month, with 3 public holidays.