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)
