Netherlands Public Holidays 2025
Netherlands observes 9 public holidays in 2025. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
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All holidays in 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Wednesday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Apr 18 | Friday | Good Friday | School |
| Apr 20 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public |
| Apr 21 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| Apr 26 | Saturday | King's Day | Public |
| May 4 | Sunday | Remembrance of the Dead | Observance |
| May 5 | Monday | Liberation Day | School |
| May 11 | Sunday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| May 29 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| Jun 8 | Sunday | Pentecost | Public |
| Jun 9 | Monday | Whit Monday | Public |
| Jun 15 | Sunday | Father's Day | Observance |
| Sep 16 | Tuesday | Prince's Day | Observance |
| Nov 11 | Tuesday | Saint Martin | Observance |
| Dec 5 | Friday | St Nicholas' Eve | Observance |
| Dec 15 | Monday | Kingdom Day | Observance |
| Dec 25 | Thursday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Friday | Boxing Day | Public |
| Dec 31 | Wednesday | New Year's Eve | Bank |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026
About public holidays in Netherlands
Public holidays in Netherlands are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Netherlands have in 2025?
- Netherlands has 9 nationwide public holidays in 2025, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Netherlands?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Netherlands close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.
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