Public Holidays 2010-2011
There are a number of public holidays in the Netherlands. On these days the shops, museums and attractions often close earlier, and some stay closed the whole day.
Schools, city councils, post offices and banks are closed the whole day. Queen´s Day on 30 April is a big celebration in Amsterdam. Sinterklaas on 5 December is also a typical feast day when everyone celebrates at home.
2010
| 01 January | New Year’s Day |
| 02 April | Good Friday |
| 04 April | Easter |
| 05 April | Easter |
| 30 April | Queen’s Day |
| 04 May | National Remembrance Day |
| 05 May | Liberation Day (official holiday every 5 years) |
| 13 May | Ascension Day |
| 23 May | Pentecost |
| 05 December | Sinterklaas (not an official holiday) |
| 25 December | Christmas |
| 26 December | Christmas |
2011
| 01 January | New Year’s Day |
| 22 April | Good Friday |
| 24 April | Easter |
| 25 April | Easter |
| 30 April | Queen’s Day |
| 04 May | National Remembrance Day |
| 05 May | Liberation Day (official holiday every 5 years) |
| 02 June | Ascension Day |
| 12 June | Pentecost |
| 05 December | Sinterklaas (not an official holiday) |
| 25 December | Christmas |
| 26 December | Christmas |
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