Netherlands Public Holidays 2027
Netherlands observes 9 national public holidays in 2027. The year opens with Nieuwjaar on January 1, 2027 and closes with Tweede kerstdag on December 26, 2027. 4 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday this year, so the number of extra days away from the desk depends on the calendar.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nieuwjaar | January 1, 2027 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Pasen | March 28, 2027 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Tweede paasdag | March 29, 2027 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Koningsdag | April 27, 2027 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| Hemelvaartsdag | May 6, 2027 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Pinksteren | May 16, 2027 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Tweede pinksterdag | May 17, 2027 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Kerstmis | December 25, 2027 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Tweede kerstdag | December 26, 2027 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
May is the densest month for holidays, which tends to shape travel and shopping patterns. The table below lists every Netherlands public holiday for 2027 with its exact date and the weekday it falls on, so you can see the long weekends at a glance. Only nationwide public holidays are included here, which keeps the Netherlands calendar clean and comparable.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Netherlands have in 2027?
Netherlands has 9 national public holidays in 2027. The first is Nieuwjaar on January 1, 2027 and the last is Tweede kerstdag on December 26, 2027.
What is the first public holiday of 2027 in Netherlands?
The first public holiday of 2027 is Nieuwjaar, which falls on January 1, 2027, a Friday.
What is the last public holiday of 2027 in Netherlands?
The final national public holiday of 2027 is Tweede kerstdag on December 26, 2027, a Sunday.
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: