Netherlands Public Holidays 2027
Complete list of all Netherlands public holidays 2027 with dates, day of week, and official names. Download .ics for calendar apps.
Netherlands Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | — |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday | Christian observance; widely treated as public holiday |
| Mar 28 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | — |
| Mar 29 | Monday | Easter Monday | — |
| Apr 27 | Tuesday | King's Day | Birthday of King Willem-Alexander |
| May 5 | Wednesday | Liberation Day (Bevrijdingsdag) | Official holiday every year; time off depends on contract or collective agreement |
| May 6 | Thursday | Ascension Day | 39 days after Easter |
| May 16 | Sunday | Whit Sunday | — |
| May 17 | Monday | Whit Monday | — |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | — |
| Dec 26 | Sunday | Second Christmas Day | — |
Liberation Day (May 5) is an official holiday every year. Paid time off depends on the employment contract or collective agreement. Last reviewed: 2026-10-03.
About Netherlands Public Holidays
The government lists 11 official holiday dates for 2027, including Liberation Day on May 5. There is no general legal entitlement to a day off on public holidays; the employment contract or collective agreement determines leave.
Liberation Day commemorates the end of the German occupation in 1945. It is an official public holiday every year. Some collective agreements grant leave only every five years, which does not change the official holiday status of May 5 in 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This page lists 11 distinct dates for 2027. Published 2027 calendar includes Liberation Day on 5 May. An official public holiday does not automatically entitle an employee to a day off; check the contract or collective agreement.
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King's Day (Koningsdag) falls on Tuesday, 27 April 2027. It celebrates the birthday of King Willem-Alexander and is marked by nationwide street parties, flea markets, and orange-clad festivities across the country.
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The status widget at the top of this page automatically detects today's date using Europe/Amsterdam timezone and checks only the 2027 dates listed on this page; it cannot determine holiday status for a different year.
Long weekends in 2027
Calculated from the holidays listed on this page and a Saturday–Sunday weekend. Regional schedules and employer rules may differ.
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