Guide to Queen's Day in Amsterdam

Queen's Day is a public holiday in the Netherlands but certainly not a day of rest. The Dutch, expats and tourists alike dress up in orange and celebrate the Queen’s birthday with friends, family and perfect strangers. Find out what’s planned across Amsterdam this year!

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  Family fun on Queen's Day

  Aside from children being able to try their hand at trading on Queen's Day, there are also plenty more activities taking place across Amsterdam for the young and young at heart!  Read more... »
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  Queen's Day street markets

  The citywide street sale on Queen's Day turns Amsterdam into one of the world's largest flea markets - a great chance to pick up a bargain and a tourist attraction in itself!  Read more... »
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  Gay & lesbian Queen's Day

  Queen’s Day attracts visitors from all over the Netherlands and the globe to Amsterdam. A free-spirited colourful event, Queen's Day has a special significance for the LGBT community.  Read more... »
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  Queen's Night parties & events

  Numerous parties and events take place across the city on Queen's Night for those looking to get the Queen's Day revelry started early.   Read more... »
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  Queen's Day parties & events

  Amsterdam turns a bright shade of orange to celebrate their royal family on Queen's Day with events and parties taking place all over the city.  Read more... »