Public holidays in the Netherlands 2027
The Netherlands has 9 nationwide public holidays in 2027.
New Year's Day
Friday · Nieuwjaarsdag
Long weekendEaster Sunday
Sunday · Eerste Paasdag
On the weekendEaster Monday
Monday · Tweede Paasdag
Long weekendKing's Day
Tuesday · Koningsdag
Ascension Day
Thursday · Hemelvaartsdag
Pentecost
Sunday · Eerste Pinksterdag
On the weekendWhit Monday
Monday · Tweede Pinksterdag
Long weekendChristmas Day
Saturday · Eerste Kerstdag
On the weekendSt. Stephen's Day
Sunday · Tweede Kerstdag
On the weekend
Working days off
5
Nationwide holidays that fall on a working day in 2027
- Nationwide
- 9
- Regional
- 0
- On the weekend
- 4
- Long weekends
- 3
Netherlands public holidays in 2027 at a glance
Of the Netherlands’ 9 nationwide public holidays in 2027, 5 fall on a working day and 4 on the weekend. 3 holidays land next to the weekend, giving a three-day weekend without taking any leave.
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About the data
Dates come from Nager.Date and are refreshed daily. Holidays that follow a lunar calendar may move by a day once they are officially announced, and governments sometimes add one-off holidays, so check official sources before relying on a date.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does the Netherlands have in 2027?
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The Netherlands has 9 nationwide public holidays in 2027. 5 of them fall on a working day.
What is the first public holiday in the Netherlands in 2027?
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The first is New Year's Day, on Friday, January 1.
Which public holidays in the Netherlands fall on a weekend in 2027?
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Easter Sunday (March 28), Pentecost (May 16), Christmas Day (December 25) and St. Stephen's Day (December 26) fall on the weekend. Whether a substitute day is given depends on the Netherlands’ rules.
How many long weekends are there in the Netherlands in 2027?
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3 nationwide holidays fall next to the weekend in 2027, making a three-day weekend: New Year's Day, Easter Monday and Whit Monday.