Public Holidays in the Netherlands – 2025

Collage of Dutch holidays 2025: King's Day boats, Dutch flags, Liberation Day doves, flower festival, Easter eggs, and Christmas tree. Background with windmill sketches.

If you’re planning your year ahead, here’s a **full list of Dutch public holidays in 2025**, plus insights on how they’re celebrated!

List of Dutch Public Holidays 2025

New Year’s Day (Nieuwjaarsdag) – Wednesday, January 1
Good Friday (Goede Vrijdag) – Friday, April 18 (Is it a public holiday?)
Easter Sunday (Eerste Paasdag) – Sunday, April 20
Easter Monday (Tweede Paasdag) – Monday, April 21
King’s Day (Koningsdag) – Saturday, April 26 (What to expect?)
National Remembrance Day (Dodenherdenking) – Sunday, May 4
Liberation Day (Bevrijdingsdag) – >Monday, May 5 (Public holiday every 5 years, next in 2025!)
Ascension Day (Hemelvaartsdag) – Thursday, May 29
Whit Sunday (Eerste Pinksterdag) – Sunday, June 8
Whit Monday (Tweede Pinksterdag) – Monday, June 9
Christmas Day (Eerste Kerstdag) – Thursday, December 25
Boxing Day (Tweede Kerstdag) – Friday, December 26

Holiday Highlights in the Netherlands

King’s Day – The Ultimate Dutch Celebration

On April 27, the Netherlands turns orange! **King’s Day** is celebrated with street markets, boat parties, and festivals across the country. Check out our full King’s Day guide to know what to expect!

Easter: A Long Weekend Tradition

While **Good Friday isn’t an official holiday for everyone**, Easter Monday is! Many Dutch families enjoy the long weekend by traveling or spending time outdoors. More details in our Easter article.

Dutch Spring and Outdoor Holidays

With **Ascension Day and Whit Monday**, the Dutch take advantage of the warmer weather for cycling trips, picnics, and beach days. Springtime also means tulip season! Read our Dutch Spring article to find the best activities.

Christmas in the Netherlands

The Dutch enjoy **two Christmas days!** On December 25 and 26, families gather for meals, and some celebrate with **Sinterklaas** earlier in December.

Planning Your Time Off

While some holidays are **official public holidays**, others (like **Liberation Day**) are only recognized as days off every five years. Be sure to check with your employer for specific leave policies.

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