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1JanThu
New Year's Day Nieuwjaarsdag
Start of the civil year; offices closed. New-year receptions ('nieuwjaarsborrels') are held throughout January.
“Happy New Year” · Gelukkig Nieuwjaar
Holidays & cultural calendar · 2026–2027
Netherlands: public holidays, festivals and cultural events
Business slows in July–August (summer holidays and staggered construction 'bouwvak') and from Christmas to New Year; May has several holidays and bridge days.
- Public holidays 2026
- 10
- Public holidays 2027
- 10
- Weekend
- Sat–Sun
- Calendars
- Gregorian · Islamic (Hijri)
From today to 31 December 2026
Greetings and notices for the Netherlands
A banner for every holiday and cultural event until the end of the year – share it with partners or download it for e-mail and social media.
202619 dates202719 dates Public holiday Regional holiday Festivals & observances 12small number = Islamic (Hijri) day Full moon
Netherlands calendar 2026
January 2026
MoTuWeThFrSaSu1122133144155166177188199201021112212231324142515261627172818291930201 Shaʻ212223234245256267278289291030113112
February 2026
March 2026
MoTuWeThFrSaSu1122133144155166177188199201021112212231324142515261627172818291930201 Shaw212223234245256267278289291030113112
April 2026
May 2026
June 2026
MoTuWeThFrSaSu115216317418519620721822923102411251226132714281529161 Muha172183194205216227238249251026112712281329143015
July 2026
August 2026
September 2026
MoTuWeThFrSaSu11922032142252362472582692710281129121 Rabi1321431541651761871982092110221123122413251426152716281729183019
October 2026
MoTuWeThFrSaSu12022132242352462572682792810291130121 Juma13214315416517618719820921102211231224132514261527162817291830193120
November 2026
MoTuWeThFrSaSu1212223234245256267278289291030111 Juma12213314415516617718819920102111221223132414251526162717281829193020
January 2026
February 2026
- 15FebSun
Carnival Carnaval
Three days of carnival before Ash Wednesday; business in the south (Maastricht, Eindhoven, Den Bosch) slows considerably.
- 18FebWed
Start of Ramadan Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1447 AH · estimated
Start of the Muslim month of fasting (date depends on moon sighting); some Muslim colleagues and partners fast from dawn to sunset.
“Ramadan Mubarak” · رمضان مبارك
March 2026
- 20MarFri
Eid al-Fitr عيد الفطر
1 Shawwal 1447 AH · estimated
Festival marking the end of Ramadan, widely celebrated by the large Muslim community; not a public holiday, but some employees take leave. Date depends on moon sighting.
“Eid Mubarak” · عيد مبارك
April 2026
- 3AprFri
Good Friday Goede Vrijdag
Officially recognised but not a general day off – most businesses are open; government and some companies close.
- 5AprSun
Easter Sunday Eerste Paasdag
Easter Sunday.
“Happy Easter” · Vrolijk Pasen
- 6AprMon
Easter Monday Tweede Paasdag
Public holiday; offices and most businesses closed.
- 27AprMon
King's Day Koningsdag
Celebration of King Willem-Alexander's birthday (Mon); nationwide street markets and orange-themed parties; offices closed.
“Happy King's Day” · Fijne Koningsdag
May 2026
- 4MayMon
Remembrance of the Dead Dodenherdenking
Commemoration of war victims with two minutes' silence at 20:00; working day.
- 5MayTue
Liberation Day Bevrijdingsdag
Marks the 1945 liberation. A paid day off only in lustrum years (every 5 years: 2025, 2030); in 2026/2027 most private companies work normally while government offices close.
- 14MayThu
Ascension Day Hemelvaartsdag
Public holiday; many take the following Friday off as a bridge day.
- 24MaySun
Whit Sunday Eerste Pinksterdag
Pentecost Sunday.
- 25MayMon
Whit Monday Tweede Pinksterdag
Public holiday; offices closed.
- 27MayWed
Eid al-Adha عيد الأضحى
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH · estimated
Feast of Sacrifice celebrated by the Muslim community; not a public holiday. Date depends on moon sighting.
“Eid Mubarak” · عيد مبارك
July 2026
- 20JulMon
Construction holiday (bouwvak) Bouwvak
Date estimated – confirmed closer to the day
Traditional three-week summer shutdown in the construction sector, staggered by region between mid-July and late August; site work and deliveries slow.
December 2026
- 5DecSat
St Nicholas' Eve Sinterklaasavond (Pakjesavond)
Main Dutch gift-giving evening; working day but many leave early.
“Happy Sinterklaas” · Fijne Sinterklaas
- 25DecFri
Christmas Day Eerste Kerstdag
Christmas; offices closed. Business is slow until early January.
“Merry Christmas” · Vrolijk Kerstfeest
- 26DecSat
Boxing Day (Second Christmas Day) Tweede Kerstdag
Public holiday.
- 31DecThu
New Year's Eve Oudejaarsavond
Not a public holiday; many offices close early. Fireworks at midnight.
Netherlands calendar 2027
January 2027
MoTuWeThFrSaSu12322432542652762872983091 Shaʻ10211312413514615716817918101911201221132214231524162517261827192820292130223123
February 2027
March 2027
April 2027
MoTuWeThFrSaSu12422532642752862973081 Dhuʻ9210311412513614715816917101811191220132114221523162417251826192720282129223023
May 2027
June 2027
MoTuWeThFrSaSu12622732842953061 Muha7283941051161271381491510161117121813191420152116221723182419252026212722282329243025
July 2027
August 2027
September 2027
MoTuWeThFrSaSu13021 Rabi3243546576879810911101211131214131514161517161817191820192120222123222423252426252726282729283029
October 2027
MoTuWeThFrSaSu11 Juma2233445566778899101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030311 Juma
November 2027
MoTuWeThFrSaSu12233445566778899101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829291 Raja302
January 2027
- 1JanFri
New Year's Day Nieuwjaarsdag
Start of the civil year; offices closed. New-year receptions ('nieuwjaarsborrels') are held throughout January.
“Happy New Year” · Gelukkig Nieuwjaar
February 2027
- 7FebSun
Carnival Carnaval
Three days of carnival before Ash Wednesday; business in the south (Maastricht, Eindhoven, Den Bosch) slows considerably.
- 8FebMon
Start of Ramadan Ramadan
1 Ramadan 1448 AH · estimated
Start of the Muslim month of fasting (date depends on moon sighting); some Muslim colleagues and partners fast from dawn to sunset.
“Ramadan Mubarak” · رمضان مبارك
March 2027
- 10MarWed
Eid al-Fitr عيد الفطر
1 Shawwal 1448 AH · estimated
Festival marking the end of Ramadan, widely celebrated by the large Muslim community; not a public holiday, but some employees take leave. Date depends on moon sighting.
“Eid Mubarak” · عيد مبارك
- 26MarFri
Good Friday Goede Vrijdag
Officially recognised but not a general day off – most businesses are open; government and some companies close.
- 28MarSun
Easter Sunday Eerste Paasdag
Easter Sunday.
“Happy Easter” · Vrolijk Pasen
- 29MarMon
Easter Monday Tweede Paasdag
Public holiday; offices and most businesses closed.
April 2027
- 27AprTue
King's Day Koningsdag
Celebration of King Willem-Alexander's birthday (Tue); nationwide street markets and orange-themed parties; offices closed.
“Happy King's Day” · Fijne Koningsdag
May 2027
- 4MayTue
Remembrance of the Dead Dodenherdenking
Commemoration of war victims with two minutes' silence at 20:00; working day.
- 5MayWed
Liberation Day Bevrijdingsdag
Marks the 1945 liberation. A paid day off only in lustrum years (every 5 years: 2025, 2030); in 2026/2027 most private companies work normally while government offices close.
- 6MayThu
Ascension Day Hemelvaartsdag
Public holiday; many take the following Friday off as a bridge day.
- 16MaySun
Eid al-Adha عيد الأضحى
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH · estimated
Feast of Sacrifice celebrated by the Muslim community; not a public holiday. Date depends on moon sighting.
“Eid Mubarak” · عيد مبارك
- 16MaySun
Whit Sunday Eerste Pinksterdag
Pentecost Sunday.
- 17MayMon
Whit Monday Tweede Pinksterdag
Public holiday; offices closed.
July 2027
- 20JulTue
Construction holiday (bouwvak) Bouwvak
Date estimated – confirmed closer to the day
Traditional three-week summer shutdown in the construction sector, staggered by region between mid-July and late August; site work and deliveries slow.
December 2027
- 5DecSun
St Nicholas' Eve Sinterklaasavond (Pakjesavond)
Main Dutch gift-giving evening; working day but many leave early.
“Happy Sinterklaas” · Fijne Sinterklaas
- 25DecSat
Christmas Day Eerste Kerstdag
Christmas; offices closed. Business is slow until early January.
“Merry Christmas” · Vrolijk Kerstfeest
- 26DecSun
Boxing Day (Second Christmas Day) Tweede Kerstdag
Public holiday.
- 31DecFri
New Year's Eve Oudejaarsavond
Not a public holiday; many offices close early. Fireworks at midnight.
Business closures ahead in the Netherlands
Days when government offices, customs, banks and most companies close. Allow for them in approval cycles, payment dates, vessel arrivals and site deliveries.
| Date | Occasion | When | Calendar | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Dec 2026Friday | Christmas DayEerste Kerstdag | In 58 days | Gregorian | National |
| 26 Dec 2026Saturday | Boxing Day (Second Christmas Day)Tweede Kerstdag | In 59 days | Gregorian | National |
| 1 Jan 2027Friday | New Year's DayNieuwjaarsdag | In 65 days | Gregorian | National |
| 29 Mar 2027Monday | Easter MondayTweede Paasdag | In 152 days | Gregorian | National |
| 27 Apr 2027Tuesday | King's DayKoningsdag | In 181 days | Gregorian | National |
| 6 May 2027Thursday | Ascension DayHemelvaartsdag | In 190 days | Gregorian | National |
| 17 May 2027Monday | Whit MondayTweede Pinksterdag | In 201 days | Gregorian | National |
| 25 Dec 2027Saturday | Christmas DayEerste Kerstdag | In 423 days | Gregorian | National |
| 26 Dec 2027Sunday | Boxing Day (Second Christmas Day)Tweede Kerstdag | In 424 days | Gregorian | National |
Approvals & RFQs
Send shop drawings for approval at least two weeks before a long holiday – reviews stop while engineers and authorities are away.
Vessel arrival
Customs clearance and container release pause on public holidays; storage and demurrage keep running. Time the ETA after the break.
Landed cost to Netherlands →Site deliveries
Crane hire, trucking permits and site access are limited around holidays. Agree the erection sequence and delivery windows in advance.
Vietnam holidays too
Our factory plans production around Tết (Lunar New Year) and National Day – we lock delivery dates for your project well ahead of both.
Request a quotation →Sources & notes
Dates follow official government lists where published. Islamic and other moon-sighting dates, and holidays not yet gazetted for next year, are marked "estimated" and may move by a day. Always confirm with your local partner before fixing a deadline.
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