The Holiday Ledger. 2026 Edition

Netherlands - Public 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 Day01 Jan 2026Thu
2Good Friday(2)03 Apr 2026Fri
3Easter Monday06 Apr 2026Mon
4King's Day27 Apr 2026Mon
5Liberation Day(3)05 May 2026Tue
6Ascension Day14 May 2026Thu
7Whit Monday25 May 2026Mon
8Christmas Day25 Dec 2026Fri
9Boxing Day26 Dec 2026Sat

2026 Calendar View

Public holidays shaded - weeks start Monday
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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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