Netherlands Public Holidays 2025
The 2025 public holiday calendar for Netherlands contains 9 national dates. The first falls on January 1, 2025 (Nieuwjaar) and the last on December 26, 2025 (Tweede kerstdag). Around 3 coincide with the weekend, so plan long weekends around the rest.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nieuwjaar | January 1, 2025 | Wednesday | Public holiday |
| Pasen | April 20, 2025 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Tweede paasdag | April 21, 2025 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Koningsdag | April 26, 2025 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Hemelvaartsdag | May 29, 2025 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Pinksteren | June 8, 2025 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Tweede pinksterdag | June 9, 2025 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Kerstmis | December 25, 2025 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Tweede kerstdag | December 26, 2025 | Friday | Public holiday |
The busiest stretch is April (3 holidays), a good window to plan around if you rely on offices, banks or schools being open. Use the table below to see each 2025 holiday in Netherlands, when it happens and which day of the week it lands on. Regional and local observances are excluded, so what you see are the holidays recognised across Netherlands.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Netherlands have in 2025?
Netherlands has 9 national public holidays in 2025. The first is Nieuwjaar on January 1, 2025 and the last is Tweede kerstdag on December 26, 2025.
What is the first public holiday of 2025 in Netherlands?
The first public holiday of 2025 is Nieuwjaar, which falls on January 1, 2025, a Wednesday.
What is the last public holiday of 2025 in Netherlands?
The final national public holiday of 2025 is Tweede kerstdag on December 26, 2025, a Friday.
Are regional holidays included for Netherlands?
No. This calendar lists national public holidays only. State, provincial and regional holidays that apply to just part of Netherlands are not included, which keeps the list consistent across countries.
Other years for Netherlands
Planning further ahead or looking back? Compare the Netherlands public holiday calendar across years: