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2026 public holidays in Netherlands
11 official public holidays in 2026, with 8 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
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Eerste Kerstdag
Friday, December 25 2026
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2026 bridge days and long weekends
A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday: take just one day off for a four-day break. On a Monday or Friday: three days off without using any leave.
- Bridge · 4 days
Nieuwjaarsdag
Thursday, January 1
From Thursday, January 1 to Sunday, January 4 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Goede Vrijdag
Friday, April 3
From Friday, April 3 to Sunday, April 5
- Weekend · 3 days
Tweede Paasdag
Monday, April 6
From Saturday, April 4 to Monday, April 6
- Weekend · 3 days
Koningsdag
Monday, April 27
From Saturday, April 25 to Monday, April 27
- Bridge · 4 days
Bevrijdingsdag
Tuesday, May 5
From Saturday, May 2 to Tuesday, May 5 · 1 day of leave
- Bridge · 4 days
Hemelvaartsdag
Thursday, May 14
From Thursday, May 14 to Sunday, May 17 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Tweede Pinksterdag
Monday, May 25
From Saturday, May 23 to Monday, May 25
- Weekend · 3 days
Eerste Kerstdag
Friday, December 25
From Friday, December 25 to Sunday, December 27
2026 calendar
- 1JanNieuwjaarsdagThursday, January 1 · New Year's Day
- 3AprGoede VrijdagFriday, April 3 · Good Friday
- 5AprEerste PaasdagSunday, April 5 · Easter Sunday
- 6AprTweede PaasdagMonday, April 6 · Easter Monday
- 27AprKoningsdagMonday, April 27 · King's Day
- 5MayBevrijdingsdagTuesday, May 5 · Liberation Day
- 14MayHemelvaartsdagThursday, May 14 · Ascension Day
- 24MayEerste PinksterdagSunday, May 24 · Pentecost
- 25MayTweede PinksterdagMonday, May 25 · Whit Monday
- 25DecEerste KerstdagFriday, December 25 · Christmas Day
- 26DecTweede KerstdagSaturday, December 26 · St. Stephen's Day
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy.
More practical info: Netherlands
- Country guideEverything about a country on one page: time, weather, currency, plugs, emergency numbers, tipping, visas.
- When to goThe best time to visit every country and major city: temperatures, rainfall, and sunshine based on ten years of data.
- WeatherTemperature, rain, wind, and UV index for every capital.
- Air qualityPollution, fine particulate matter, and ozone, with a 36-hour forecast.
- Local timeLive clock, time zone, and time difference from where you are.
- Power OutletsPlug type, voltage, and whether your devices need an adapter.
- Driving SideWhich side of the road to drive on and which license you need before renting a car.
- Emergency NumbersPolice, ambulance, and fire department numbers for every country.
- TippingHow much to tip at restaurants, in taxis, and at hotels.
- Dialing CodesHow to call a country from abroad.
- Salat TimesFajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, and Imsak times in every capital.
- QiblaReal-time compass pointing to the Kaaba from your GPS location.
- Visa requirements from FranceDo you need a visa for Netherlands?