🇳🇱Netherlands - 2026 Complete Holiday List
View the complete list of holidays for Netherlands in 2026, including all statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school vacations, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 19 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Nieuwjaar | 2026-01-01 | 276 days ago | Public Holidays |
Goede Vrijdag | 2026-04-03 | 184 days ago | School Holidays |
Pasen | 2026-04-05 | 182 days ago | Public Holidays |
Tweede paasdag | 2026-04-06 | 181 days ago | Public Holidays |
Koningsdag | 2026-04-27 | 160 days ago | Public Holidays |
Nationale Dodenherdenking | 2026-05-04 | 153 days ago | Memorial Days |
Bevrijdingsdag | 2026-05-05 | 152 days ago | School Holidays |
Moederdag | 2026-05-10 | 147 days ago | Memorial Days |
Hemelvaartsdag | 2026-05-14 | 143 days ago | Public Holidays |
Pinksteren | 2026-05-24 | 133 days ago | Public Holidays |
Tweede pinksterdag | 2026-05-25 | 132 days ago | Public Holidays |
Vaderdag | 2026-06-21 | 105 days ago | Memorial Days |
Prinsjesdag | 2026-09-15 | 19 days ago | Memorial Days |
Sint-Maarten | 2026-11-11 | 38 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Sinterklaasavond | 2026-12-05 | 62 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Koninkrijksdag | 2026-12-15 | 72 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Kerstmis | 2026-12-25 | 82 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Tweede kerstdag | 2026-12-26 | 83 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Oudejaarsavond | 2026-12-31 | 88 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 time off
The following 4 breaks require no time off because 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 time off, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-01-01 to 2026-01-04
- Hemelvaartsdag: after taking time off, 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.