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Public holidays

The following is a list of public holidays in the Netherlands. On these days, shops, museums and attractions usually either close earlier or are closed the entire day – handy to know for Amsterdam visitors!

Public holidays in the Netherlands

Schools, city councils, post offices and banks are closed the whole day on official public holidays. King's Day (formerly Queen's Day) is a massive celebration in Amsterdam. Sinterklaas on 5 December is a traditional Dutch holiday which is typically celebrated at home.

2022

1 January

15 April

Good Friday (not an official public holiday)

17 April

18 April

27 April

4 May

National Remembrance Day (not an official public holiday)

5 May

Liberation Day (official public holiday every 5 years, next in 2025)

26 May

Ascension Day

5 June

Pentecost Sunday (Whitsunday)

6 June

Pentecost Monday (Whit Monday)

5 December

Sinterklaas (not an official public holiday)

25 December

26 December

31 December

New Year's Eve (not an official public holiday)