{"route":"nl-2027","type":"country-year","country":"nl","country_name":"Netherlands (the)","year":2027,"month":null,"fetched_at":"2026-10-08T04:40:49Z","human_pause_index":null,"data_license":"ODbL-1.0","data_license_url":"https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/","data_source":"OpenHolidays API","holidays":[{"date":"2027-01-01","endDate":"2027-01-01","localName":"Nieuwjaarsdag","name":"New Year’s Day","countryCode":"NL","type":["PUBLIC"],"observed":null,"region":null,"nationwide":true,"description":"Nieuwjaarsdag is listed for 1 January 2027 in the Netherlands under its Dutch name, Nieuwjaarsdag. In the Gregorian calendar, 1 January marks the beginning of the year. The calendar classifies the date as a public holiday, but that label alone does not establish whether every workplace closes or every employee receives time off. Those arrangements may depend on employment terms. The supplied context describes the date’s place in the calendar, rather than Dutch-specific customs or workplace rules.","populationCoverage":null,"source":"https://openholidaysapi.org/PublicHolidays?countryIsoCode=NL&validFrom=2027-01-01&validTo=2027-12-31","source_ref":"openholidays-api","license":"ODbL-1.0","fetched_at":"2026-10-08T04:40:49Z","article":"Nieuwjaarsdag is listed for 1 January 2027 in the Netherlands under its Dutch name, Nieuwjaarsdag. In the Gregorian calendar, 1 January marks the beginning of the year. The calendar classifies the date as a public holiday, but that label alone does not establish whether every workplace closes or every employee receives time off. Those arrangements may depend on employment terms. The supplied context describes the date’s place in the calendar, rather than Dutch-specific customs or workplace rules.","research":{"holiday_id":"h1","country_holiday_assessment":"supported","assessment_reason":"The supplied calendar lists Nieuwjaarsdag as a public holiday in the Netherlands; that does not by itself establish a universal right to a day off.","facts":["The calendar lists 1 January 2027 as New Year’s Day (Nieuwjaarsdag) and classifies it as PUBLIC.","The supplied context identifies 1 January as the first day of the Gregorian calendar year."],"confidence":"medium","uncertainties":["The supplied evidence does not establish which workplaces close or who is entitled to time off."],"references":["openholidays-api","wikipedia-h1"],"source_suggestions":[],"source_suggestions_verified":false},"references":[{"id":"openholidays-api","title":"OpenHolidays API (ODbL-1.0)","url":"https://openholidaysapi.org/PublicHolidays?countryIsoCode=NL&validFrom=2027-01-01&validTo=2027-12-31","license":"ODbL-1.0","license_url":"https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/"},{"id":"wikipedia-h1","title":"New Year's Day","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Year%27s_Day","license":"CC BY-SA 4.0; reference only","license_url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Copyrights"}],"seo_url":"/netherlands/2027/new-years-day-january-1/"},{"date":"2027-03-26","endDate":"2027-03-26","localName":"Goede vrijdag","name":"Good Friday","countryCode":"NL","type":["PUBLIC"],"observed":null,"region":null,"nationwide":true,"description":"Goede vrijdag, or Good Friday, is listed in the Netherlands for 26 March 2027. In Christian observance, the day commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus and falls during Holy Week; its date changes from year to year with Easter. The calendar classifies it as a public holiday. That classification should not be taken to mean that every Dutch employee has the day off, since workplace arrangements are not established by the calendar entry.","populationCoverage":null,"source":"https://openholidaysapi.org/PublicHolidays?countryIsoCode=NL&validFrom=2027-01-01&validTo=2027-12-31","source_ref":"openholidays-api","license":"ODbL-1.0","fetched_at":"2026-10-08T04:40:49Z","article":"Goede vrijdag, or Good Friday, is listed in the Netherlands for 26 March 2027. In Christian observance, the day commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus and falls during Holy Week; its date changes from year to year with Easter. The calendar classifies it as a public holiday. That classification should not be taken to mean that every Dutch employee has the day off, since workplace arrangements are not established by the calendar entry.","research":{"holiday_id":"h2","country_holiday_assessment":"supported","assessment_reason":"The supplied calendar lists Goede vrijdag as a public holiday in the Netherlands; this does not mean all employees automatically have the day off.","facts":["The calendar lists 26 March 2027 as Good Friday (Goede vrijdag) and classifies it as PUBLIC.","The supplied context describes Good Friday as a Christian observance commemorating Jesus’s crucifixion and death."],"confidence":"medium","uncertainties":["The supplied evidence does not specify workplace closures or individual entitlement to time off."],"references":["openholidays-api","wikipedia-h2"],"source_suggestions":[],"source_suggestions_verified":false},"references":[{"id":"openholidays-api","title":"OpenHolidays API (ODbL-1.0)","url":"https://openholidaysapi.org/PublicHolidays?countryIsoCode=NL&validFrom=2027-01-01&validTo=2027-12-31","license":"ODbL-1.0","license_url":"https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/"},{"id":"wikipedia-h2","title":"Good Friday","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Friday","license":"CC BY-SA 4.0; reference only","license_url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Copyrights"}],"seo_url":"/netherlands/2027/good-friday-march-26/"},{"date":"2027-03-28","endDate":"2027-03-28","localName":"Eerste paasdag","name":"Easter Sunday","countryCode":"NL","type":["PUBLIC"],"observed":null,"region":null,"nationwide":true,"description":"The Netherlands calendar lists 28 March 2027 as Easter Sunday, or Eerste paasdag. The context supplied with this entry is about Easter Monday, not Easter Sunday, so it does not substantiate Sunday-specific history or customs. The date and Dutch name are the holiday-specific details established here. The calendar’s PUBLIC classification supports its recognition in the listing, but does not establish workplace arrangements or a universal right to take the day off.","populationCoverage":null,"source":"https://openholidaysapi.org/PublicHolidays?countryIsoCode=NL&validFrom=2027-01-01&validTo=2027-12-31","source_ref":"openholidays-api","license":"ODbL-1.0","fetched_at":"2026-10-08T04:40:49Z","article":"The Netherlands calendar lists 28 March 2027 as Easter Sunday, or Eerste paasdag. The context supplied with this entry is about Easter Monday, not Easter Sunday, so it does not substantiate Sunday-specific history or customs. The date and Dutch name are the holiday-specific details established here. 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In Western Christianity it is the second day of Eastertide, following Easter Sunday; its date therefore moves with Easter. The supplied context also notes that it is a public holiday in many countries. The Dutch calendar classifies it as PUBLIC, but that entry alone does not show whether every employer closes or whether all workers are entitled to a day off.","populationCoverage":null,"source":"https://openholidaysapi.org/PublicHolidays?countryIsoCode=NL&validFrom=2027-01-01&validTo=2027-12-31","source_ref":"openholidays-api","license":"ODbL-1.0","fetched_at":"2026-10-08T04:40:49Z","article":"Tweede paasdag, or Easter Monday, is listed for 29 March 2027 in the Netherlands. In Western Christianity it is the second day of Eastertide, following Easter Sunday; its date therefore moves with Easter. The supplied context also notes that it is a public holiday in many countries. The Dutch calendar classifies it as PUBLIC, but that entry alone does not show whether every employer closes or whether all workers are entitled to a day off.","research":{"holiday_id":"h4","country_holiday_assessment":"supported","assessment_reason":"The supplied calendar lists Tweede paasdag as a public holiday in the Netherlands; the listing does not guarantee that every employee has the day off.","facts":["The calendar lists 29 March 2027 as Easter Monday (Tweede paasdag) and classifies it as PUBLIC.","The supplied context describes Easter Monday as the second day of Eastertide."],"confidence":"medium","uncertainties":["The supplied evidence does not specify workplace closures or individual entitlement to time off."],"references":["openholidays-api","wikipedia-h4"],"source_suggestions":[],"source_suggestions_verified":false},"references":[{"id":"openholidays-api","title":"OpenHolidays API (ODbL-1.0)","url":"https://openholidaysapi.org/PublicHolidays?countryIsoCode=NL&validFrom=2027-01-01&validTo=2027-12-31","license":"ODbL-1.0","license_url":"https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/"},{"id":"wikipedia-h4","title":"Easter Monday","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter_Monday","license":"CC BY-SA 4.0; reference only","license_url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Copyrights"}],"seo_url":"/netherlands/2027/easter-monday-march-29/"},{"date":"2027-04-27","endDate":"2027-04-27","localName":"Koningsdag","name":"King’s Day","countryCode":"NL","type":["PUBLIC"],"observed":null,"region":null,"nationwide":true,"description":"Koningsdag is the Dutch celebration associated with the reigning monarch’s birthday. The 2027 calendar lists it on 27 April, the birthday of King Willem-Alexander, and classifies it as PUBLIC. The supplied calendar entry does not explain the holiday’s history or establish that every employee has the day off. For confirmation of the official date and any changes to it, the Dutch Royal House and government holiday information are appropriate sources to consult.","populationCoverage":null,"source":"https://openholidaysapi.org/PublicHolidays?countryIsoCode=NL&validFrom=2027-01-01&validTo=2027-12-31","source_ref":"openholidays-api","license":"ODbL-1.0","fetched_at":"2026-10-08T04:40:49Z","article":"Koningsdag is the Dutch celebration associated with the reigning monarch’s birthday. The 2027 calendar lists it on 27 April, the birthday of King Willem-Alexander, and classifies it as PUBLIC. The supplied calendar entry does not explain the holiday’s history or establish that every employee has the day off. For confirmation of the official date and any changes to it, the Dutch Royal House and government holiday information are appropriate sources to consult.","research":{"holiday_id":"h5","country_holiday_assessment":"supported","assessment_reason":"The supplied calendar lists Koningsdag as a public holiday in the Netherlands; the monarch-related detail is country-specific context not included in that listing.","facts":["The calendar lists 27 April 2027 as King’s Day (Koningsdag) and classifies it as PUBLIC."],"confidence":"medium","uncertainties":["The supplied calendar does not describe the holiday’s history or workplace arrangements."],"references":["openholidays-api"],"source_suggestions":[{"title":"Dutch Royal House","url":"https://www.royal-house.nl/","reason":"Could verify the monarch’s birthday and official information about King’s Day."},{"title":"Dutch government information on official public holidays","url":"https://www.government.nl/topics/working-hours/question-and-answer/which-days-are-official-public-holidays-in-the-netherlands","reason":"Could verify official holiday recognition and clarify workplace entitlements."}],"source_suggestions_verified":false},"references":[{"id":"openholidays-api","title":"OpenHolidays API (ODbL-1.0)","url":"https://openholidaysapi.org/PublicHolidays?countryIsoCode=NL&validFrom=2027-01-01&validTo=2027-12-31","license":"ODbL-1.0","license_url":"https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/"}],"seo_url":"/netherlands/2027/kings-day-april-27/"},{"date":"2027-05-05","endDate":"2027-05-05","localName":"Bevrijdingsdag","name":"Liberation Day","countryCode":"NL","type":["PUBLIC"],"observed":null,"region":null,"nationwide":true,"description":"Bevrijdingsdag, or Liberation Day, is listed in the Netherlands on 5 May 2027. In the Dutch context, the day commemorates liberation from Nazi German occupation in 1945. The calendar classifies it as a public holiday, but that does not mean every employee automatically has the day off; work arrangements can depend on employment terms and collective agreements. The supplied context explains the general meaning of a Liberation Day, while the Dutch-specific historical detail would benefit from confirmation by an authoritative national source.","populationCoverage":null,"source":"https://openholidaysapi.org/PublicHolidays?countryIsoCode=NL&validFrom=2027-01-01&validTo=2027-12-31","source_ref":"openholidays-api","license":"ODbL-1.0","fetched_at":"2026-10-08T04:40:49Z","article":"Bevrijdingsdag, or Liberation Day, is listed in the Netherlands on 5 May 2027. In the Dutch context, the day commemorates liberation from Nazi German occupation in 1945. The calendar classifies it as a public holiday, but that does not mean every employee automatically has the day off; work arrangements can depend on employment terms and collective agreements. The supplied context explains the general meaning of a Liberation Day, while the Dutch-specific historical detail would benefit from confirmation by an authoritative national source.","research":{"holiday_id":"h6","country_holiday_assessment":"supported","assessment_reason":"The supplied calendar lists Bevrijdingsdag as a public holiday in the Netherlands; its classification does not establish a universal day off.","facts":["The calendar lists 5 May 2027 as Liberation Day (Bevrijdingsdag) and classifies it as PUBLIC.","The supplied context describes Liberation Day generally as marking a place’s liberation from occupation or a regime."],"confidence":"medium","uncertainties":["The supplied context is general and does not verify the Netherlands-specific history or time-off arrangements."],"references":["openholidays-api","wikipedia-h6"],"source_suggestions":[{"title":"Dutch government information on official public holidays","url":"https://www.government.nl/topics/working-hours/question-and-answer/which-days-are-official-public-holidays-in-the-netherlands","reason":"Could verify the holiday’s official recognition and explain workplace arrangements."}],"source_suggestions_verified":false},"references":[{"id":"openholidays-api","title":"OpenHolidays API (ODbL-1.0)","url":"https://openholidaysapi.org/PublicHolidays?countryIsoCode=NL&validFrom=2027-01-01&validTo=2027-12-31","license":"ODbL-1.0","license_url":"https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/"},{"id":"wikipedia-h6","title":"Liberation Day","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberation_Day","license":"CC BY-SA 4.0; reference only","license_url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Copyrights"}],"seo_url":"/netherlands/2027/liberation-day-may-5/"},{"date":"2027-05-06","endDate":"2027-05-06","localName":"Hemelvaartsdag","name":"Ascension Day","countryCode":"NL","type":["PUBLIC"],"observed":null,"region":null,"nationwide":true,"description":"Hemelvaartsdag, known in English as Ascension Day, is listed in the Netherlands for 6 May 2027. 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These religious details are country-specific background, not information provided by the attached calendar record. The calendar’s PUBLIC classification indicates recognition in the listing, but does not establish whether every workplace closes or every employee is entitled to the day off.","research":{"holiday_id":"h7","country_holiday_assessment":"supported","assessment_reason":"The supplied calendar lists Hemelvaartsdag as a public holiday in the Netherlands; it does not establish a universal right to time off.","facts":["The calendar lists 6 May 2027 as Ascension Day (Hemelvaartsdag) and classifies it as PUBLIC."],"confidence":"medium","uncertainties":["No holiday-specific context source was supplied to verify the religious background or workplace arrangements."],"references":["openholidays-api"],"source_suggestions":[{"title":"Dutch government information on official public holidays","url":"https://www.government.nl/topics/working-hours/question-and-answer/which-days-are-official-public-holidays-in-the-netherlands","reason":"Could verify official recognition and clarify the distinction between holiday status and time off."}],"source_suggestions_verified":false},"references":[{"id":"openholidays-api","title":"OpenHolidays API (ODbL-1.0)","url":"https://openholidaysapi.org/PublicHolidays?countryIsoCode=NL&validFrom=2027-01-01&validTo=2027-12-31","license":"ODbL-1.0","license_url":"https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/"}],"seo_url":"/netherlands/2027/ascension-day-may-6/"},{"date":"2027-05-16","endDate":"2027-05-16","localName":"Eerste pinksterdag","name":"Whit Sunday","countryCode":"NL","type":["PUBLIC"],"observed":null,"region":null,"nationwide":true,"description":"The Netherlands calendar lists 16 May 2027 as Whit Sunday, or Eerste pinksterdag. The supplied context discusses Whit Monday, the following day, and therefore does not verify this Sunday’s particular meaning or traditions. Whit Sunday is also known as Pentecost Sunday in Christian calendars, but that background is not established by the attached excerpt. The calendar’s PUBLIC classification supports its inclusion in the listing, though it does not establish whether employees receive time off.","populationCoverage":null,"source":"https://openholidaysapi.org/PublicHolidays?countryIsoCode=NL&validFrom=2027-01-01&validTo=2027-12-31","source_ref":"openholidays-api","license":"ODbL-1.0","fetched_at":"2026-10-08T04:40:49Z","article":"The Netherlands calendar lists 16 May 2027 as Whit Sunday, or Eerste pinksterdag. The supplied context discusses Whit Monday, the following day, and therefore does not verify this Sunday’s particular meaning or traditions. Whit Sunday is also known as Pentecost Sunday in Christian calendars, but that background is not established by the attached excerpt. The calendar’s PUBLIC classification supports its inclusion in the listing, though it does not establish whether employees receive time off.","research":{"holiday_id":"h8","country_holiday_assessment":"supported","assessment_reason":"The supplied Dutch calendar lists Eerste pinksterdag as a public holiday; the attached context concerns Whit Monday, not Whit Sunday.","facts":["The calendar lists 16 May 2027 as Whit Sunday (Eerste pinksterdag) and classifies it as PUBLIC."],"confidence":"medium","uncertainties":["The attached context concerns Whit Monday, so Sunday-specific history and customs remain unverified by the supplied material."],"references":["openholidays-api"],"source_suggestions":[{"title":"Dutch government information on official public holidays","url":"https://www.government.nl/topics/working-hours/question-and-answer/which-days-are-official-public-holidays-in-the-netherlands","reason":"Could verify the holiday’s official recognition and clarify workplace entitlements."}],"source_suggestions_verified":false},"references":[{"id":"openholidays-api","title":"OpenHolidays API (ODbL-1.0)","url":"https://openholidaysapi.org/PublicHolidays?countryIsoCode=NL&validFrom=2027-01-01&validTo=2027-12-31","license":"ODbL-1.0","license_url":"https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/"}],"seo_url":"/netherlands/2027/whit-sunday-may-16/"},{"date":"2027-05-17","endDate":"2027-05-17","localName":"Tweede pinksterdag","name":"Whit Monday","countryCode":"NL","type":["PUBLIC"],"observed":null,"region":null,"nationwide":true,"description":"Tweede pinksterdag, or Whit Monday, is listed in the Netherlands for 17 May 2027. 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The supplied context describes Christmas as a religious and cultural observance commemorating the birth of Jesus, commonly celebrated on that date. The Dutch calendar classifies the day as PUBLIC, but the listing does not show which workplaces close or whether every employee receives time off. The Dutch name also distinguishes this date from Tweede kerstdag, listed separately on the following day.","populationCoverage":null,"source":"https://openholidaysapi.org/PublicHolidays?countryIsoCode=NL&validFrom=2027-01-01&validTo=2027-12-31","source_ref":"openholidays-api","license":"ODbL-1.0","fetched_at":"2026-10-08T04:40:49Z","article":"Eerste kerstdag, or Christmas Day, is listed in the Netherlands on 25 December 2027. The supplied context describes Christmas as a religious and cultural observance commemorating the birth of Jesus, commonly celebrated on that date. The Dutch calendar classifies the day as PUBLIC, but the listing does not show which workplaces close or whether every employee receives time off. 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The supplied context describes Boxing Day as the day after Christmas; it does not establish that Dutch observance shares the customs associated with that name elsewhere. The calendar classifies the date as PUBLIC, but this alone does not establish workplace closures or a universal right to take the day off.","populationCoverage":null,"source":"https://openholidaysapi.org/PublicHolidays?countryIsoCode=NL&validFrom=2027-01-01&validTo=2027-12-31","source_ref":"openholidays-api","license":"ODbL-1.0","fetched_at":"2026-10-08T04:40:49Z","article":"The Dutch calendar lists 26 December 2027 as Tweede kerstdag, or the second day of Christmas, and uses “Boxing Day” as its English name. The supplied context describes Boxing Day as the day after Christmas; it does not establish that Dutch observance shares the customs associated with that name elsewhere. The calendar classifies the date as PUBLIC, but this alone does not establish workplace closures or a universal right to take the day off.","research":{"holiday_id":"h11","country_holiday_assessment":"supported","assessment_reason":"The supplied calendar lists Tweede kerstdag as a public holiday in the Netherlands; its English label does not establish local customs or universal time off.","facts":["The calendar lists 26 December 2027 as Boxing Day (Tweede kerstdag) and classifies it as PUBLIC.","The supplied context describes Boxing Day as the day after Christmas Day."],"confidence":"medium","uncertainties":["The supplied evidence does not establish Dutch-specific customs or workplace arrangements."],"references":["openholidays-api","wikipedia-h11"],"source_suggestions":[],"source_suggestions_verified":false},"references":[{"id":"openholidays-api","title":"OpenHolidays API (ODbL-1.0)","url":"https://openholidaysapi.org/PublicHolidays?countryIsoCode=NL&validFrom=2027-01-01&validTo=2027-12-31","license":"ODbL-1.0","license_url":"https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/"},{"id":"wikipedia-h11","title":"Boxing Day","url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxing_Day","license":"CC BY-SA 4.0; reference only","license_url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Copyrights"}],"seo_url":"/netherlands/2027/boxing-day-december-26/"}],"references":{"openholidays-api":{"id":"openholidays-api","name":"OpenHolidays API","url_template":"https://openholidaysapi.org/PublicHolidays?countryIsoCode={country}&validFrom={year}-01-01&validTo={year}-12-31","kind":"calendar-data","license":"Open Database License (ODbL-1.0)","license_url":"https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/","reuse_policy":"Credit OpenHolidays and link the ODbL. 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In the Gregorian calendar, 1 January marks the beginning of the year. The calendar classifies the date as a public holiday, but that label alone does not establish whether every workplace closes or every employee receives time off. Those arrangements may depend on employment terms. The supplied context describes the date’s place in the calendar, rather than Dutch-specific customs or workplace rules.","references":["openholidays-api","wikipedia-h1"],"source_suggestions":[],"confidence":"medium","uncertainties":["The supplied evidence does not establish which workplaces close or who is entitled to time off."]},{"holiday_id":"h2","country_holiday_assessment":"supported","assessment_reason":"The supplied calendar lists Goede vrijdag as a public holiday in the Netherlands; this does not mean all employees automatically have the day off.","facts":["The calendar lists 26 March 2027 as Good Friday (Goede vrijdag) and classifies it as PUBLIC.","The supplied context describes Good Friday as a Christian observance commemorating Jesus’s crucifixion and death."],"article":"Goede vrijdag, or Good Friday, is listed in the Netherlands for 26 March 2027. In Christian observance, the day commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus and falls during Holy Week; its date changes from year to year with Easter. The calendar classifies it as a public holiday. That classification should not be taken to mean that every Dutch employee has the day off, since workplace arrangements are not established by the calendar entry.","references":["openholidays-api","wikipedia-h2"],"source_suggestions":[],"confidence":"medium","uncertainties":["The supplied evidence does not specify workplace closures or individual entitlement to time off."]},{"holiday_id":"h3","country_holiday_assessment":"supported","assessment_reason":"The supplied Dutch calendar lists Eerste paasdag as a public holiday on this date, although the attached context is about Easter Monday.","facts":["The calendar lists 28 March 2027 as Easter Sunday (Eerste paasdag) and classifies it as PUBLIC."],"article":"The Netherlands calendar lists 28 March 2027 as Easter Sunday, or Eerste paasdag. The context supplied with this entry is about Easter Monday, not Easter Sunday, so it does not substantiate Sunday-specific history or customs. The date and Dutch name are the holiday-specific details established here. The calendar’s PUBLIC classification supports its recognition in the listing, but does not establish workplace arrangements or a universal right to take the day off.","references":["openholidays-api"],"source_suggestions":[{"title":"Dutch government information on official public holidays","url":"https://www.government.nl/topics/working-hours/question-and-answer/which-days-are-official-public-holidays-in-the-netherlands","reason":"Could verify the holiday’s official recognition and clarify the distinction between public-holiday status and entitlement to time off."}],"confidence":"medium","uncertainties":["The attached context concerns Easter Monday and does not verify Easter Sunday’s meaning or Dutch-specific observance."]},{"holiday_id":"h4","country_holiday_assessment":"supported","assessment_reason":"The supplied calendar lists Tweede paasdag as a public holiday in the Netherlands; the listing does not guarantee that every employee has the day off.","facts":["The calendar lists 29 March 2027 as Easter Monday (Tweede paasdag) and classifies it as PUBLIC.","The supplied context describes Easter Monday as the second day of Eastertide."],"article":"Tweede paasdag, or Easter Monday, is listed for 29 March 2027 in the Netherlands. In Western Christianity it is the second day of Eastertide, following Easter Sunday; its date therefore moves with Easter. The supplied context also notes that it is a public holiday in many countries. The Dutch calendar classifies it as PUBLIC, but that entry alone does not show whether every employer closes or whether all workers are entitled to a day off.","references":["openholidays-api","wikipedia-h4"],"source_suggestions":[],"confidence":"medium","uncertainties":["The supplied evidence does not specify workplace closures or individual entitlement to time off."]},{"holiday_id":"h5","country_holiday_assessment":"supported","assessment_reason":"The supplied calendar lists Koningsdag as a public holiday in the Netherlands; the monarch-related detail is country-specific context not included in that listing.","facts":["The calendar lists 27 April 2027 as King’s Day (Koningsdag) and classifies it as PUBLIC."],"article":"Koningsdag is the Dutch celebration associated with the reigning monarch’s birthday. The 2027 calendar lists it on 27 April, the birthday of King Willem-Alexander, and classifies it as PUBLIC. The supplied calendar entry does not explain the holiday’s history or establish that every employee has the day off. For confirmation of the official date and any changes to it, the Dutch Royal House and government holiday information are appropriate sources to consult.","references":["openholidays-api"],"source_suggestions":[{"title":"Dutch Royal House","url":"https://www.royal-house.nl/","reason":"Could verify the monarch’s birthday and official information about King’s Day."},{"title":"Dutch government information on official public holidays","url":"https://www.government.nl/topics/working-hours/question-and-answer/which-days-are-official-public-holidays-in-the-netherlands","reason":"Could verify official holiday recognition and clarify workplace entitlements."}],"confidence":"medium","uncertainties":["The supplied calendar does not describe the holiday’s history or workplace arrangements."]},{"holiday_id":"h6","country_holiday_assessment":"supported","assessment_reason":"The supplied calendar lists Bevrijdingsdag as a public holiday in the Netherlands; its classification does not establish a universal day off.","facts":["The calendar lists 5 May 2027 as Liberation Day (Bevrijdingsdag) and classifies it as PUBLIC.","The supplied context describes Liberation Day generally as marking a place’s liberation from occupation or a regime."],"article":"Bevrijdingsdag, or Liberation Day, is listed in the Netherlands on 5 May 2027. In the Dutch context, the day commemorates liberation from Nazi German occupation in 1945. The calendar classifies it as a public holiday, but that does not mean every employee automatically has the day off; work arrangements can depend on employment terms and collective agreements. The supplied context explains the general meaning of a Liberation Day, while the Dutch-specific historical detail would benefit from confirmation by an authoritative national source.","references":["openholidays-api","wikipedia-h6"],"source_suggestions":[{"title":"Dutch government information on official public holidays","url":"https://www.government.nl/topics/working-hours/question-and-answer/which-days-are-official-public-holidays-in-the-netherlands","reason":"Could verify the holiday’s official recognition and explain workplace arrangements."}],"confidence":"medium","uncertainties":["The supplied context is general and does not verify the Netherlands-specific history or time-off arrangements."]},{"holiday_id":"h7","country_holiday_assessment":"supported","assessment_reason":"The supplied calendar lists Hemelvaartsdag as a public holiday in the Netherlands; it does not establish a universal right to time off.","facts":["The calendar lists 6 May 2027 as Ascension Day (Hemelvaartsdag) and classifies it as PUBLIC."],"article":"Hemelvaartsdag, known in English as Ascension Day, is listed in the Netherlands for 6 May 2027. In Christian tradition, Ascension Day commemorates Jesus’s ascension and is observed on a Thursday, forty days after Easter Sunday. These religious details are country-specific background, not information provided by the attached calendar record. The calendar’s PUBLIC classification indicates recognition in the listing, but does not establish whether every workplace closes or every employee is entitled to the day off.","references":["openholidays-api"],"source_suggestions":[{"title":"Dutch government information on official public holidays","url":"https://www.government.nl/topics/working-hours/question-and-answer/which-days-are-official-public-holidays-in-the-netherlands","reason":"Could verify official recognition and clarify the distinction between holiday status and time off."}],"confidence":"medium","uncertainties":["No holiday-specific context source was supplied to verify the religious background or workplace arrangements."]},{"holiday_id":"h8","country_holiday_assessment":"supported","assessment_reason":"The supplied Dutch calendar lists Eerste pinksterdag as a public holiday; the attached context concerns Whit Monday, not Whit Sunday.","facts":["The calendar lists 16 May 2027 as Whit Sunday (Eerste pinksterdag) and classifies it as PUBLIC."],"article":"The Netherlands calendar lists 16 May 2027 as Whit Sunday, or Eerste pinksterdag. The supplied context discusses Whit Monday, the following day, and therefore does not verify this Sunday’s particular meaning or traditions. Whit Sunday is also known as Pentecost Sunday in Christian calendars, but that background is not established by the attached excerpt. The calendar’s PUBLIC classification supports its inclusion in the listing, though it does not establish whether employees receive time off.","references":["openholidays-api"],"source_suggestions":[{"title":"Dutch government information on official public holidays","url":"https://www.government.nl/topics/working-hours/question-and-answer/which-days-are-official-public-holidays-in-the-netherlands","reason":"Could verify the holiday’s official recognition and clarify workplace entitlements."}],"confidence":"medium","uncertainties":["The attached context concerns Whit Monday, so Sunday-specific history and customs remain unverified by the supplied material."]},{"holiday_id":"h9","country_holiday_assessment":"supported","assessment_reason":"The supplied calendar lists Tweede pinksterdag as a public holiday in the Netherlands; this does not itself guarantee time off for all employees.","facts":["The calendar lists 17 May 2027 as Whit Monday (Tweede pinksterdag) and classifies it as PUBLIC.","The supplied context describes Whit Monday as the day after Pentecost and notes that its date depends on Easter."],"article":"Tweede pinksterdag, or Whit Monday, is listed in the Netherlands for 17 May 2027. It is the Monday after Pentecost Sunday in the Christian calendar, so its date shifts with Easter. The supplied context describes it as a moveable feast and explains that the name Whit Monday derives from Whitsunday. The Dutch calendar classifies it as PUBLIC; that listing recognizes the date but does not establish that every employee is entitled to time off.","references":["openholidays-api","wikipedia-h9"],"source_suggestions":[],"confidence":"medium","uncertainties":["The supplied evidence does not specify workplace closures or individual entitlement to time off."]},{"holiday_id":"h10","country_holiday_assessment":"supported","assessment_reason":"The supplied calendar lists Eerste kerstdag as a public holiday in the Netherlands; that classification does not guarantee universal time off.","facts":["The calendar lists 25 December 2027 as Christmas Day (Eerste kerstdag) and classifies it as PUBLIC.","The supplied context describes Christmas as commemorating the birth of Jesus and notes that it is observed on 25 December by many Christians."],"article":"Eerste kerstdag, or Christmas Day, is listed in the Netherlands on 25 December 2027. The supplied context describes Christmas as a religious and cultural observance commemorating the birth of Jesus, commonly celebrated on that date. The Dutch calendar classifies the day as PUBLIC, but the listing does not show which workplaces close or whether every employee receives time off. The Dutch name also distinguishes this date from Tweede kerstdag, listed separately on the following day.","references":["openholidays-api","wikipedia-h10"],"source_suggestions":[],"confidence":"medium","uncertainties":["The supplied evidence does not specify workplace closures or individual entitlement to time off."]},{"holiday_id":"h11","country_holiday_assessment":"supported","assessment_reason":"The supplied calendar lists Tweede kerstdag as a public holiday in the Netherlands; its English label does not establish local customs or universal time off.","facts":["The calendar lists 26 December 2027 as Boxing Day (Tweede kerstdag) and classifies it as PUBLIC.","The supplied context describes Boxing Day as the day after Christmas Day."],"article":"The Dutch calendar lists 26 December 2027 as Tweede kerstdag, or the second day of Christmas, and uses “Boxing Day” as its English name. The supplied context describes Boxing Day as the day after Christmas; it does not establish that Dutch observance shares the customs associated with that name elsewhere. The calendar classifies the date as PUBLIC, but this alone does not establish workplace closures or a universal right to take the day off.","references":["openholidays-api","wikipedia-h11"],"source_suggestions":[],"confidence":"medium","uncertainties":["The supplied evidence does not establish Dutch-specific customs or workplace arrangements."]}]}}}