King's Day in Amsterdam

All you need to know about King's Day

King's Day (Koningsdag) is held on 27 April (the king's birthday) every year. Find out all you need to know about King's Day in Amsterdam, from the history and traditions to the best events in town and travel tips to make sure everyone has a fun, enjoyable day.

About King's Day in Amsterdam

About King's Day

King's Day (formerly Queen's Day) festivities invite locals and visitors alike to soak up Amsterdam's open-air fun. In the streets, canals, parks and ...

Practical info

Find all you need to know about getting to and around Amsterdam on King's Day (formerly Queen's Day) and the rules & regulations to ensure everyone ha...

What's on

King’s Day (previously known as Queen’s Day, prior to the inauguration of King Willem-Alexander) is a public holiday in the Netherlands but certainly ...

What's on this King's Day in Amsterdam

King's Day parties & events

King's Day (formerly Queen's Day) must turn every other monarchy in the world green with envy as Amsterdam and the rest of the Netherlands turn a brig...

King's Night events & parties

King's Day must turn every other monarchy in the world green with envy as Amsterdam and the rest of the Netherlands turn a bright shade of orange to c...

King's Day family fun

Aside from children being able to try their hand at trading on King's Day (formerly Queen's Day), there are also plenty more activities taking place a...

King's Day street markets

Amsterdammers love to haggle, and there’s no better place to pick up a bargain than at the citywide vrijmarkt ('free market') on King's Day!

LGBT King's Day parties & events

One of the largest crowd-pullers of the year, King’s Day – with its free-spirited and colourful nature – has a special significance for the LGBT community.

King’s Day by neighbourhood

Find out what's going on in each Amsterdam neighbourhood this King's Day, from high-octane parties in the city centre to Oud-Zuid's markets.

Practical information

Getting around

King's Day (formerly Queen’s Day) is one of the busiest days of the year in Amsterdam and public transport in the city centre is affected by restricti...

Boating regulations

Amsterdam’s canals are always extremely busy on King's Day (formerly Queen's Day) and certain regulations are introduced on the day to help control th...

King's Day FAQ

Below you will find a list of frequently asked questions concerning King's Day (formerly Queen's Day) in Amsterdam.

King's Day inspiration

10 fun facts about King’s Day

Amsterdam’s famous King's Day carnival is held on 27 April and sees over a million people spill into the streets and onto the canals to paint the town...

Quiz: How much do you know about King's Day in Amsterdam?

So you think you've got what it takes to party like a Dutchie this King's Day? Earn your orange stripes and test your knowledge of all things 'Konings...

5 types of King's Day reveller

Every year on April 27 (since his coronation in 2014), throngs of orange-garbed Amsterdammers descend upon the streets to celebrate King Willem-Alexan...