2026 Public Holidays & Working Days in Netherlands
Complete 2026 public holidays, weekend rules, working day count, and monthly calendar for Netherlands.
Netherlands has 253 working days and 11 public holidays in 2026, with a Saturday โ Sunday weekend. Banks and logistics typically suspend during public holidays.
Netherlands operates on UTC+1 with standard business hours 09:00โ17:00 and a saturday โ sunday weekend. In 2026, there are 253 standard working days and 11 public holidays, with no makeup workdays scheduled. For cross-border trade and logistics professionals, note that banks suspend clearing, customs clearance pauses, and port operations halt during public holidays โ potentially delaying payment settlement by 1โ3 business days and increasing container detention fees. When scheduling shipments, letter-of-credit presentations, or international meetings, avoid Netherlands's non-working days and confirm operating windows around 2026 holidays with local agents in advance.
โ ๏ธ Cross-Border Logistics & Meetings Note
Banks and logistics typically suspend during public holidays; arrange cross-border business 1โ2 weeks in advance. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official government announcements.
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Netherlands Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type | Business Impact | Banks Open | Action |
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| 2026-01-01 | Thu | Nieuwjaarsdag New Year's Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-04-03 | Fri | Goede Vrijdag Good Friday | School | Schools closed / Business normal | โ Open | |
| 2026-04-05 | Sun | Eerste Paasdag Easter Sunday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-04-06 | Mon | Tweede Paasdag Easter Monday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-04-27 | Mon | Koningsdag King's Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-05-05 | Tue | Bevrijdingsdag Liberation Day | School | Schools closed / Business normal | โ Open | |
| 2026-05-14 | Thu | Hemelvaartsdag Ascension Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-05-24 | Sun | Eerste Pinksterdag Pentecost | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-05-25 | Mon | Tweede Pinksterdag Whit Monday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-12-25 | Fri | Eerste Kerstdag Christmas Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-12-26 | Sat | Tweede Kerstdag St. Stephen's Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many working days are there in Netherlands in 2026?
In 2026, Netherlands has 253 working days, 101 weekend days, and 11 public holidays, out of 365 total days.
What days are the weekend in Netherlands?
The official weekend in Netherlands is Saturday and Sunday. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are closed on these days.
How many public holidays does Netherlands have in 2026?
Netherlands has 11 public holidays in 2026. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official moon-sighting announcements.
Are banks open on public holidays in Netherlands?
Banks in Netherlands are generally closed on public holidays. Dates marked as "Bank" holidays are confirmed bank closures; other public holidays may have reduced hours. Check with your bank for specifics.
Official Sources
Holiday data is sourced from the Nager.Date open dataset and cross-checked against official government announcements. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official moon-sighting announcements.
Data updated: 2026. Refreshed annually based on official government announcements.
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