Opening hours of museums and attractions during holidays

Updated 22 April 2025 at 13:10

Most museums and institutions in Amsterdam are open during national holidays, although opening hours may vary. To be sure, always check the website of a museum or attraction before your visit for exact opening hours.

King's Day (April 26)

*King's Day is normally celebrated on 27 April; however, in 2025 it is moved to the 26th because the 27th is a Sunday.

Koningsdag or King's Day is a national holiday in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Celebrated on 27 April, the date marks the birth of King Willem-Alexander.

Celebrations: Partying, wearing orange costumes, and traditional local gatherings.

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Some museums and attractions are closed on King's Day. The Anne Frank House, Artis, Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam, MOCO Museum, Rijksmuseum and Stedelijk Museum, among others, will be open during King's Day. If you are visiting with the I amsterdam City Card, check opening hours through individual museum websites, which you can find in the list of included activities.

Public transportation and many streets are disrupted due to the city's festivities. Plan your transit in advance by checking timetables and routes on GVB.nl. Be aware that the city centre will be especially crowded all throughout the day, so do consider this while making plans.

Looking to join in on the fun? Check out our best tips on celebrating Kingsday in 2025.

Learn more about King's Day festivities

Remembrance and Liberation Day (May 4/5)

Amsterdam, Netherlands - May 5, 2020: Wreaths at the National Monument on the occasion of remembrance of the worldwar II in Amsterdam the Netherlands

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Most museums and attractions are closed during Remembrance and Liberation Day. During these days, many cultural institutions organise separate programs to commemorate World War II appropriately. Keep an eye on our weekend guide for tips on what's on.

Christmas and New Year's Eve

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Most museums and attractions are closed on Eerste Kerstdag (Christmas Day, 25 December), Tweede Kerstdag (Boxing Day, 26 December) and Nieuwjaarsdag (New Year's Day, 1 January). Read our guides to Christmas and New Year's for more.

Easter

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Most museums and attractions are open on Goede Vrijdag (Good Friday), Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. Keep an eye on our Tips for Easter for a guide to what's on.