🇳🇱Netherlands 2026 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for Netherlands in 2026, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 19 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Nieuwjaar | 2026-01-01 | 270 days ago | Public Holidays |
Goede Vrijdag | 2026-04-03 | 178 days ago | School Holidays |
Pasen | 2026-04-05 | 176 days ago | Public Holidays |
Tweede paasdag | 2026-04-06 | 175 days ago | Public Holidays |
Koningsdag | 2026-04-27 | 154 days ago | Public Holidays |
Nationale Dodenherdenking | 2026-05-04 | 147 days ago | Memorial Days |
Bevrijdingsdag | 2026-05-05 | 146 days ago | School Holidays |
Moederdag | 2026-05-10 | 141 days ago | Memorial Days |
Hemelvaartsdag | 2026-05-14 | 137 days ago | Public Holidays |
Pinksteren | 2026-05-24 | 127 days ago | Public Holidays |
Tweede pinksterdag | 2026-05-25 | 126 days ago | Public Holidays |
Vaderdag | 2026-06-21 | 99 days ago | Memorial Days |
Prinsjesdag | 2026-09-15 | 13 days ago | Memorial Days |
Sint-Maarten | 2026-11-11 | 44 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Sinterklaasavond | 2026-12-05 | 68 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Koninkrijksdag | 2026-12-15 | 78 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Kerstmis | 2026-12-25 | 88 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Tweede kerstdag | 2026-12-26 | 89 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Oudejaarsavond | 2026-12-31 | 94 days remaining | Bank Holidays |
Netherlands 2026 Holiday Planning Highlights
Netherlands has 9 public holidays in 2026. 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 4 breaks require no time off, as the holidays are already connected to a weekend.
- Pasen: 2026-04-04 to 2026-04-06, 3 consecutive days
- Koningsdag: 2026-04-25 to 2026-04-27, 3 consecutive days
- Pinksteren: 2026-05-23 to 2026-05-25, 3 consecutive days
- Kerstmis: 2026-12-25 to 2026-12-27, 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.
- Nieuwjaar: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-01-01 to 2026-01-04
- Hemelvaartsdag: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-05-14 to 2026-05-17
In 2026, 3 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.