Netherlands Public Holidays (Feestdagen) 2027 & Best Days to Take Off
Book 1 day, get 4 off.
Book off Mon 4 Jan and you're free from Fri 1 Jan to Mon 4 Jan. Netherlands has 9 public holidays in 2027. Here is every one, and the leave days that stretch them.
2027 at a glance
- New Year's Day Fri 1 Jan National
Book 1 day (Mon 4 Jan) get 4 days off in a row (Fri 1 Jan – Mon 4 Jan)
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See this bridge- Easter Sunday Sun 28 Mar National
- Easter Monday Mon 29 Mar National
Book 1 day (Fri 26 Mar) get 4 days off in a row (Fri 26 Mar – Mon 29 Mar)
1 more option in the card.
See this bridge- King's Day Tue 27 Apr National
Book 1 day (Mon 26 Apr) get 4 days off in a row (Sat 24 Apr – Tue 27 Apr)
1 more option in the card.
See this bridge- Ascension Day Thu 6 May National
Book 1 day (Fri 7 May) get 4 days off in a row (Thu 6 May – Sun 9 May)
1 more option in the card.
See this bridge- Pentecost Sun 16 May National
- Whit Monday Mon 17 May National
Book 1 day (Fri 14 May) get 4 days off in a row (Fri 14 May – Mon 17 May)
1 more option in the card.
See this bridge- St. Stephen's Day Sun 26 Dec National
Falls on a weekend, so no leave can stretch it.
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- 5 leave days 20 days off in 5 breaks
- 10 leave days 35 days off in 10 breaks
- 15 leave days 50 days off in 15 breaks
- 20 leave days 65 days off in 20 breaks
Best bridge days in 2027
Day-off calculations use official public holidays. Good Friday and Liberation Day are not a guaranteed day off for most employees. Weekends are Saturday & Sunday.
New Year's Day
Book off: Mon 4 Jan
Book off: Mon 4 Jan – Fri 8 Jan
Easter Sunday & Easter Monday
Book off: Fri 26 Mar
Book off: Mon 22 Mar – Fri 26 Mar
King's Day
Book off: Mon 26 Apr
Book off: Fri 23 Apr – Fri 30 Apr
Ascension Day
Book off: Fri 7 May
Book off: Fri 30 Apr – Fri 7 May
Pentecost & Whit Monday
Book off: Fri 14 May
Book off: Mon 10 May – Fri 14 May
All Netherlands public holidays 2027
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 1 Jan 2027 | New Year's Day (Nieuwjaarsdag) | National |
| Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Good Friday (Goede Vrijdag) | Not a general day off (Authorities, Observance, School) |
| Sun 28 Mar 2027 weekend | Easter Sunday (Eerste Paasdag) | National |
| Mon 29 Mar 2027 | Easter Monday (Tweede Paasdag) | National |
| Tue 27 Apr 2027 | King's Day (Koningsdag) | National |
| Wed 5 May 2027 | Liberation Day (Bevrijdingsdag) | Not a general day off (Authorities, School) |
| Thu 6 May 2027 | Ascension Day (Hemelvaartsdag) | National |
| Sun 16 May 2027 weekend | Pentecost (Eerste Pinksterdag) | National |
| Mon 17 May 2027 | Whit Monday (Tweede Pinksterdag) | National |
| Sat 25 Dec 2027 weekend | Christmas Day (Eerste Kerstdag) | National |
| Sun 26 Dec 2027 weekend | St. Stephen's Day (Tweede Kerstdag) | National |
Dates are the official observed days off (substitute days included where the source lists them).
FAQ
How many public holidays does Netherlands have in 2027?
There are 9 national public holidays in Netherlands in 2027.
How can I get the longest break in Netherlands in 2027 with 5 or fewer leave days?
Book off Mon 4 Jan – Fri 8 Jan (5 leave days) for 10 days off in a row, Fri 1 Jan 2027 to Sun 10 Jan 2027.
What is the best bridge day in Netherlands in 2027?
Book off Mon 4 Jan (1 leave day) to get 4 consecutive days off from Fri 1 Jan 2027 to Mon 4 Jan 2027.