Netherlands Public Holidays (Feestdagen) 2026 & Best Days to Take Off
Book 1 day, get 4 off.
Book off Fri 2 Jan and you're free from Thu 1 Jan to Sun 4 Jan. Netherlands has 9 public holidays in 2026. Here is every one, and the leave days that stretch them.
2026 at a glance
- New Year's Day Thu 1 Jan National
Book 1 day (Fri 2 Jan) get 4 days off in a row (Thu 1 Jan – Sun 4 Jan)
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See this bridge- Easter Sunday Sun 5 Apr National
- Easter Monday Mon 6 Apr National
Book 1 day (Fri 3 Apr) get 4 days off in a row (Fri 3 Apr – Mon 6 Apr)
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See this bridge- King's Day Mon 27 Apr National
Book 1 day (Fri 24 Apr) get 4 days off in a row (Fri 24 Apr – Mon 27 Apr)
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See this bridge- Ascension Day Thu 14 May National
Book 1 day (Fri 15 May) get 4 days off in a row (Thu 14 May – Sun 17 May)
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See this bridge- Pentecost Sun 24 May National
- Whit Monday Mon 25 May National
Book 1 day (Fri 22 May) get 4 days off in a row (Fri 22 May – Mon 25 May)
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See this bridge- Christmas Day Fri 25 Dec National
- St. Stephen's Day Sat 26 Dec National
Book 1 day (Thu 24 Dec) get 4 days off in a row (Thu 24 Dec – Sun 27 Dec)
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See this bridge- Christmas Day Fri 25 Dec National
- St. Stephen's Day Sat 26 Dec National
Book 4 days (Mon 28 Dec – Thu 31 Dec) get 10 days off in a row (Fri 25 Dec – Sun 3 Jan)
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See this bridgeBook 1 day (Thu 31 Dec) get 4 days off in a row (Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan)
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See this bridgePublic holidayBook this day offWeekend inside a break
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- 5 leave days 20 days off in 5 breaks
- 10 leave days 37 days off in 10 breaks
- 15 leave days 52 days off in 15 breaks
- 20 leave days 67 days off in 20 breaks
Best bridge days in 2026
Day-off calculations use official public holidays. Good Friday and Liberation Day are not a guaranteed day off for most employees. Weekends are Saturday & Sunday.
New Year's Day passed
Book off: Fri 2 Jan
Book off: Fri 2 Jan – Tue 6 Jan
Easter Sunday & Easter Monday passed
Book off: Fri 3 Apr
Book off: Mon 30 Mar – Fri 3 Apr
King's Day passed
Book off: Fri 24 Apr
Book off: Mon 20 Apr – Fri 24 Apr
Ascension Day passed
Book off: Fri 15 May
Book off: Fri 8 May – Fri 15 May
Pentecost & Whit Monday passed
Book off: Fri 22 May
Book off: Mon 18 May – Fri 22 May
Christmas Day & St. Stephen's Day
Book off: Thu 24 Dec
Book off: Fri 18 Dec – Thu 24 Dec
Christmas Day & St. Stephen's Day & New Year's Day
Book off: Mon 28 Dec – Thu 31 Dec
Book off: Thu 24 Dec – Thu 31 Dec
New Year's Day
Book off: Thu 31 Dec
Book off: Tue 29 Dec – Thu 31 Dec
All Netherlands public holidays 2026
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 1 Jan 2026 | New Year's Day (Nieuwjaarsdag) | National |
| Fri 3 Apr 2026 | Good Friday (Goede Vrijdag) | Not a general day off (Authorities, Observance, School) |
| Sun 5 Apr 2026 weekend | Easter Sunday (Eerste Paasdag) | National |
| Mon 6 Apr 2026 | Easter Monday (Tweede Paasdag) | National |
| Mon 27 Apr 2026 | King's Day (Koningsdag) | National |
| Tue 5 May 2026 | Liberation Day (Bevrijdingsdag) | Not a general day off (Authorities, School) |
| Thu 14 May 2026 | Ascension Day (Hemelvaartsdag) | National |
| Sun 24 May 2026 weekend | Pentecost (Eerste Pinksterdag) | National |
| Mon 25 May 2026 | Whit Monday (Tweede Pinksterdag) | National |
| Fri 25 Dec 2026 | Christmas Day (Eerste Kerstdag) | National |
| Sat 26 Dec 2026 weekend | St. Stephen's Day (Tweede Kerstdag) | National |
Dates are the official observed days off (substitute days included where the source lists them).
FAQ
How many public holidays does Netherlands have in 2026?
There are 9 national public holidays in Netherlands in 2026.
How can I get the longest break in Netherlands in 2026 with 5 or fewer leave days?
Book off Thu 24 Dec – Thu 31 Dec (5 leave days) for 11 days off in a row, Thu 24 Dec 2026 to Sun 3 Jan 2027.
What is the best bridge day in Netherlands in 2026?
Book off Fri 2 Jan (1 leave day) to get 4 consecutive days off from Thu 1 Jan 2026 to Sun 4 Jan 2026.