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.
2025
Nieuwjaarsdag (New Year’s Day): Wednesday, 1 January 2025
Goede vrijdag (Good Friday): Friday 18 April 2025
Eerste en tweede paasdag (Easter Sunday and Easter Monday): Sunday, 20 April and Monday, 21 April 2025
Koningsdag (King’s Day): Saturday, 26 April 2025 (In 2025, King’s Day will be celebrated a day earlier on 26 April because 27 April falls on a Sunday.)
Bevrijdingsdag (Liberation Day): Monday 5 May 2025
Hemelvaartsdag (Ascension Day): Thursday 29 May 2025
Eerste en tweede pinksterdag (Whit Sunday and Whit Monday): Sunday 8 and Monday 9 June 2025
Eerste en tweede kerstdag (Christmas Day and Boxing Day): Thursday 25 and Friday 26 December 2025
