Netherlands (the) public holidays 2026

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1. Thu, 01 Jan 2026New Year’s Day

   The supplied Netherlands calendar lists Nieuwjaarsdag (New Year’s Day) on 1 January 2026 and classifies it as PUBLIC. The accompanying context describes 1 January as the first day of the Gregorian calendar year, while noting that other calendar traditions may begin their years at different times. The supplied material does not establish particular Dutch customs, the holiday’s legal scope, or whether every worker receives the day off. An official Dutch source could clarify those points.

2. Fri, 03 Apr 2026Good Friday

   The supplied Netherlands calendar lists Goede vrijdag (Good Friday) on 3 April 2026 and classifies it as PUBLIC. The accompanying context describes Good Friday as a solemn Christian observance commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus, and notes that observances vary among Christian traditions. That general description does not establish how the day is observed in the Netherlands or whether everyone has time off. An official Dutch source could clarify the holiday’s legal scope and work arrangements.

3. Sun, 05 Apr 2026Easter Sunday

   The supplied Netherlands calendar lists Eerste paasdag (Easter Sunday) on 5 April 2026 and classifies it as PUBLIC. No matching contextual evidence was supplied for this entry: the attached excerpt concerns Easter Monday, so it is not used here. This record supports the date, local name, and calendar classification, but does not establish Dutch historical context, local customs, legal scope, or time-off arrangements. An official Dutch source could verify the status and explain any related employment rules.

4. Mon, 06 Apr 2026Easter Monday

   The supplied Netherlands calendar lists Tweede paasdag (Easter Monday) on 6 April 2026 and classifies it as PUBLIC. The accompanying context describes Easter Monday as the second day of Eastertide in Western Christianity and notes that it is a public holiday in more than 50 predominantly Christian countries. This general context does not establish Dutch-specific customs, legal scope, or whether every worker receives the day off. An official Dutch source could clarify those points.

5. Mon, 27 Apr 2026King’s Day

   The supplied Netherlands calendar names 27 April 2026 as Koningsdag (King’s Day) and classifies it as PUBLIC. No historical or customary detail is established by the supplied evidence, so this entry avoids treating a particular event or practice as verified. The record supports the date and local name, but does not clarify the holiday’s legal scope or whether every worker receives the day off. An official government or Royal House source could confirm those points.

6. Tue, 05 May 2026Liberation Day

   The supplied Netherlands calendar lists Bevrijdingsdag (Liberation Day) on 5 May 2026 and classifies it as PUBLIC. The accompanying context explains generally that a liberation day marks the end of an occupation or the fall of a regime, but it does not identify the historical event commemorated in the Netherlands. This entry therefore does not infer Dutch-specific history or customs from that general description. An authoritative Dutch commemoration source could verify the local historical context and explain the holiday’s status.

7. Thu, 14 May 2026Ascension Day

   The supplied Netherlands calendar lists Hemelvaartsdag (Ascension Day) on 14 May 2026 and classifies it as PUBLIC. No contextual excerpt was supplied for this entry, so the calendar record is the only evidence used here. It supports the date, local name, and classification, but does not establish the holiday’s religious context, Dutch observance practices, legal scope, or whether every worker receives the day off. An official Dutch source could verify those details.

8. Sun, 24 May 2026Whit Sunday

   The supplied Netherlands calendar lists Eerste pinksterdag (Whit Sunday) on 24 May 2026 and classifies it as PUBLIC. The attached contextual excerpt concerns Whit Monday, not Whit Sunday, so it is not used to add background to this entry. The calendar record supports the date, local name, and classification only; it does not establish Dutch customs, legal scope, or work arrangements. An official Dutch source could verify the holiday’s status and provide relevant local context.

9. Mon, 25 May 2026Whit Monday

   The supplied Netherlands calendar lists Tweede pinksterdag (Whit Monday) on 25 May 2026 and classifies it as PUBLIC. The accompanying context describes Whit Monday as the day after Pentecost and a movable observance whose date depends on Easter. It also notes that the name is associated with Whitsunday. This general context does not establish Dutch-specific customs, legal scope, or whether every worker receives the day off. An official Dutch source could clarify those details.

10. Fri, 25 Dec 2026Christmas Day

    The supplied Netherlands calendar lists Eerste kerstdag (Christmas Day) on 25 December 2026 and classifies it as PUBLIC. The accompanying context describes Christmas as a religious and cultural festival commemorating the birth of Jesus, observed primarily on 25 December. It also notes that customs vary across places and communities. These general points do not establish particular Dutch practices, legal scope, or whether every worker receives the day off. An official Dutch source could clarify the local holiday listing and related work arrangements.

11. Sat, 26 Dec 2026Boxing Day

    The supplied Netherlands calendar lists Tweede kerstdag (Boxing Day) on 26 December 2026 and classifies it as PUBLIC. The accompanying context says that 26 December is Saint Stephen’s Day in the Netherlands and is considered the second day of Christmas in several European countries. It also describes Boxing Day as the day after Christmas Day. The excerpt does not establish whether every worker receives the day off or detail Dutch customs, so those points remain unverified here.