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 (Nieuwjaarsdag) | — |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday (Goede Vrijdag) | Christian observance; widely treated as public holiday |
| Mar 28 | Sunday | Easter Sunday (Eerste Paasdag) | — |
| Mar 29 | Monday | Easter Monday (Tweede Paasdag) | — |
| Apr 27 | Tuesday | King's Day (Koningsdag) | Birthday of King Willem-Alexander |
| May 6 | Thursday | Ascension Day (Hemelvaartsdag) | 39 days after Easter |
| May 16 | Sunday | Whit Sunday / Pentecost (Eerste Pinksterdag) | — |
| May 17 | Monday | Whit Monday (Tweede Pinksterdag) | — |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day (Eerste Kerstdag) | — |
| Dec 26 | Sunday | Second Christmas Day (Tweede Kerstdag) | — |
* Liberation Day (May 5) is observed as a national holiday only in years divisible by 5. The next occurrence is 2030 — it is not a public holiday in 2027. Last updated: 2026-06-20.
About Netherlands Public Holidays
The Netherlands recognises a set of official public holidays (feestdagen) established by law under the Dutch Civil Code. Unlike some countries, the Netherlands does not have a single national proclamation system — public holidays are defined in legislation and remain consistent year to year, with moveable feasts such as Easter, Ascension, and Pentecost calculated according to the Christian liturgical calendar. In 2027, the Netherlands observes nine public holidays. Employers are generally required to grant employees paid time off on these days, unless a collective labour agreement specifies otherwise.
A notable feature of the Dutch holiday calendar is Liberation Day (Bevrijdingsdag) on May 5, which commemorates the end of the German occupation in 1945. Since 1990, Liberation Day has been recognised as a full public holiday only once every five years — in years ending in 0 or 5. In all other years it remains a day of national commemoration, with ceremonies and festivals, but employees are not automatically entitled to a day off. The most recent full Liberation Day holiday was 2025; the next will be 2030. Additionally, Good Friday is widely observed and many employers grant it as a day off, though its formal statutory status varies by sector and collective agreement.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Netherlands has 9 official public holidays in 2027: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, King's Day, Ascension Day, Whit Sunday (Pentecost), Whit Monday, Christmas Day, and Second Christmas Day. Note that Liberation Day (May 5) is only celebrated as a national holiday every five years — the next occurrence after 2025 will be 2030, so it is not a public holiday in 2027.
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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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