The Holiday Ledger

NetherlandsPublic Holidays 2026

Source: Government of the Netherlands - Public holidays

The Netherlands recognises 9 public holidays in 2026, of which 8 fall on weekdays. Dutch law does not require paid leave on public holidays; time off depends on the employment contract or collective agreement.

9
Recognised public holidays(1)
8
Fall on weekdays, Mon-Fri

Netherlands - Public Holidays 2026

Source: Government of the Netherlands - Public holidays
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1New Year's DayJan 01Thu
2Good Friday(2)Apr 03Fri
3Easter MondayApr 06Mon
4King's DayApr 27Mon
5Liberation Day(3)May 05Tue
6Ascension DayMay 14Thu
7Whit MondayMay 25Mon
8Christmas DayDec 25Fri
9Boxing DayDec 26Sat

2026 Calendar View

Public holidays shaded - weeks start Monday
Public holidayWeekend

Notes & Sources

  1. Recognised public holidays per the Government of the Netherlands: government.nl. Dutch law does not mandate paid leave on these days; whether an employee has the day off is set by the employment contract or collective labour agreement (CAO). Easter Sunday and Whit Sunday are not listed separately, as both always fall on a Sunday.
  2. Good Friday is an officially recognised public holiday but is a normal working day for most employees.
  3. Liberation Day (5 May) is a nationwide paid day off only once every five years; 2025 was such a year and 2026 is not, so for most employees it is a normal working day in 2026.
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