Public Holidays in Netherlands 2026
All nationwide public holidays in Netherlands for 2026 at a glance – with free downloads as Excel, CSV or PDF and tips for bridge days and long weekends.
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All Public Holidays in Netherlands 2026
The Netherlands has 11 public holidays in 2026. Unlike many European countries, all holidays apply uniformly across all 12 provinces. The table below lists all public holidays for 2026.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 01/01/2026 | Thursday |
| Good Friday | 04/03/2026 | Friday |
| Easter | 04/05/2026 | Sunday |
| Easter Monday | 04/06/2026 | Monday |
| Royal Day | 04/27/2026 | Monday |
| Liberation Day | 05/05/2026 | Tuesday |
| Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ | 05/14/2026 | Thursday |
| Pentecost | 05/24/2026 | Sunday |
| Pentecost Monday | 05/25/2026 | Monday |
| Christmas Day | 12/25/2026 | Friday |
| Boxing Day | 12/26/2026 | Saturday |
Holidays by Province
All 12 provinces have 11 public holidays each – there are no regional differences. View the holiday calendar for each province:
- Drenthe – 11 holidays
- Flevoland – 11 holidays
- Friesland – 11 holidays
- Gelderland – 11 holidays
- Groningen – 11 holidays
- Limburg – 11 holidays
- North Brabant – 11 holidays
- North Holland – 11 holidays
- Overijssel – 11 holidays
- Utrecht – 11 holidays
- Zeeland – 11 holidays
- South Holland – 11 holidays
Bridge Days & Long Weekends in Netherlands 2026
Bridge days (Brückentage) are single vacation days that connect a public holiday with a weekend, creating extended time off. Netherlands's 2026 calendar offers several excellent opportunities to maximize your vacation days.
Best Bridge Day Opportunities in 2026
- January 2 (Friday) – Take one day off after New Year's Day (Thursday, January 1) for a 4-day weekend from January 1 to 4.
- April 2 (Thursday) – Take Thursday off before Good Friday for a 5-day break from April 2 to 6 (using just 1 vacation day, since Good Friday and Easter Monday are holidays).
- April 24 (Friday) – Take one day off before Royal Day (Monday, April 27) for a 4-day weekend from April 24 to 27.
- May 4 (Monday) – Take one day off before Liberation Day (Tuesday, May 5) for a 4-day weekend from May 2 to 5.
- May 15 (Friday) – Take one day off after Ascension Day (Thursday, May 14) for a 4-day weekend from May 14 to 17.
- May 22 (Friday) – Take one day off before Whit Monday (Monday, May 25) for a 4-day weekend from May 22 to 25.
- December 24 (Thursday) – Take Thursday off before Christmas Day for a 5-day break from December 24 to 28 (using just 1 vacation day, since Christmas Day and Boxing Day are holidays).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Netherlands has 11 public holidays in 2026 that are observed nationwide across all 12 provinces. Depending on which province you live or work in, there can be up to 11 public holidays in total when regional holidays are included.
The top bridge day opportunities in 2026 are: January 2, April 2, April 24. May is especially favorable, with multiple public holidays offering several chances to extend weekends with minimal vacation days used.
Yes. The Netherlands public holiday calendar for 2026 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration or account creation is required.
No, all 11 holidays apply uniformly across all 12 provinces.