🇳🇱 Netherlands Public Holidays 2025

Q: How many public holidays does Netherlands have in 2025?

Netherlands has 11 public holidays in 2025.

Q: What is the next public holiday in Netherlands?

The next public holiday in Netherlands is New Year's Day on 1 January 2025.

Q: Are public holidays paid days off in Netherlands?

In Netherlands, most public holidays are paid days off for employees. Always verify with your employer or local labour authority.

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All Public Holidays 2025

11 holidays

Date	Holiday	Type
1 January 2025	New Year's Day Nieuwjaarsdag	National
18 April 2025	Good Friday Goede Vrijdag	National
20 April 2025	Easter Sunday Eerste Paasdag	National
21 April 2025	Easter Monday Tweede Paasdag	National
26 April 2025	King's Day Koningsdag	National
5 May 2025	Liberation Day Bevrijdingsdag	National
29 May 2025	Ascension Day Hemelvaartsdag	National
8 June 2025	Pentecost Eerste Pinksterdag	National
9 June 2025	Whit Monday Tweede Pinksterdag	National
25 December 2025	Christmas Day Eerste Kerstdag	National
26 December 2025	St. Stephen's Day Tweede Kerstdag	National

Bridge Days 2025 — Best time-off deals

Ascension Day

1 leave day4 days off

Take 30 May 2025 off → 29 May 2025 to 1 Jun 2025 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

New Year's Day

2 leave days5 days off

Take 30 Dec 2024 + 31 Dec 2024 off → 28 Dec 2024 to 1 Jan 2025 (5 days off, 2 leave days)

New Year's Day

2 leave days5 days off

Take 2 Jan 2025 + 3 Jan 2025 off → 1 Jan 2025 to 5 Jan 2025 (5 days off, 2 leave days)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Netherlands have in 2025?+

Netherlands has 11 public holidays in 2025, of which 11 are national holidays observed across the entire country.

What is the next public holiday in Netherlands?+

There are no more public holidays in Netherlands for 2025.

Are public holidays paid days off in Netherlands?+

In Netherlands, national public holidays are generally paid days off for employees. Regional holidays may vary by employer. Always verify with your employer or local labour authority.

Can I add Netherlands public holidays to my calendar?+

Yes. Use the "Add all holidays to calendar" button on this page to download an .ics file that works with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, and Microsoft Outlook.

What are bridge days in Netherlands?+

Bridge days (or Brückentage) are working days between a public holiday and a weekend. By taking 1 bridge day off, you can get 4 or more consecutive days off. See the bridge days section above for the best opportunities in 2025.

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