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Public holidays · Europe · 2028

Flag of NetherlandsNetherlands Holidays 2028: Public Holidays in Netherlands

Netherlands has 9 national public holidays in 2028. 6 of them fall on a weekday and 3 on a weekend. There are 4 long weekends and 2 more if you take a bridge day off.

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National public holidays · #185
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On a weekday (Mon–Fri)
4
Long weekends (3+ days)
0
Regional holidays

Netherlands public holidays 2028 — full list

DateHolidayLocal nameType
Weekend New Year's Day Next Nieuwjaarsdag Public holiday
Weekend Easter Sunday Eerste Paasdag Public holiday
Easter Monday Tweede Paasdag Public holiday
King's Day Koningsdag Public holiday
Ascension Day Hemelvaartsdag Public holiday
Weekend Pentecost Eerste Pinksterdag Public holiday
Whit Monday Tweede Pinksterdag Public holiday
Christmas Day Eerste Kerstdag Public holiday
St. Stephen's Day Tweede Kerstdag Public holiday
Bank holidays, school holidays and observances (2)
Good FridaySchool holiday
Liberation DaySchool holiday

Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.

Netherlands holiday calendar 2028

  • National holiday
  • Regional holiday
  • Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)

January 1

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February

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March

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April 3

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May 1

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June 2

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July

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August

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September

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October

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November

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December 2

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Long weekends in Netherlands 2028

4 long weekends come for free, and 2 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.

3days

Sat 15 Apr – Mon 17 Apr

No leave needed

4days

Thu 27 Apr – Sun 30 Apr

Take off Fri 28 Apr

4days

Thu 25 May – Sun 28 May

Take off Fri 26 May

3days

Sat 3 Jun – Mon 5 Jun

No leave needed

4days

Sat 23 Dec – Tue 26 Dec

No leave needed

3days

Sat 30 Dec – Mon 1 Jan

No leave needed

Netherlands vs its neighbours — public holidays in 2028

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Planning a trip to Netherlands?

On public holidays banks, offices and many shops close, public transport often runs a Sunday timetable and popular destinations get busy and more expensive. Book early around long weekends.

Frequently asked questions about holidays in Netherlands

How many public holidays does Netherlands have in 2028?

9 national public holidays. That ranks Netherlands #185 of 234 countries by number of holidays in 2028.

How many long weekends are there in Netherlands in 2028?

4 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave, and 2 more with a bridge day. Best deal: take 1 day off (Fri 28 Apr) for 4 days in a row from 27 April.

Which Netherlands public holidays fall on a weekend in 2028?

New Year's Day (Sat 1 Jan), Easter Sunday (Sun 16 Apr) and Pentecost (Sun 4 Jun). Whether a substitute day off is given depends on national law.

Which month has the most public holidays in Netherlands?

April, with 3 national holidays: Easter Sunday, Easter Monday and King's Day.