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Netherlands public holidays 2027: 9 holidays, 3 long weekends

In 2027, Netherlands has 9 public holidays: 5 fall on working days, and the calendar offers 3 long weekends. Easter Sunday falls on March 28, 2027, and May is the busiest month.

Year at a glance

Public holidays in 2027

DateWeekdayHolidaySubstitute day
January 1, 2027FridayNew Year's Day—
March 28, 2027SundayEaster Sunday—
March 29, 2027MondayEaster Monday—
April 27, 2027TuesdayKing's Day—
May 6, 2027ThursdayAscension Day—
May 16, 2027SundayPentecost—
May 17, 2027MondayWhit Monday—
December 25, 2027SaturdayChristmas Day—
December 26, 2027SundayBoxing Day—

2027 calendar

January 2027
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February 2027
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March 2027
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April 2027
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May 2027
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June 2027
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July 2027
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August 2027
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September 2027
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October 2027
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November 2027
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December 2027
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Holidays on weekend days

HolidayDateWeekday / Substitute day
Easter SundayMarch 28, 2027Sunday
PentecostMay 16, 2027Sunday
Christmas DayDecember 25, 2027Saturday
Boxing DayDecember 26, 2027Sunday

Long weekends and bridge days

DateDays offvacation daysHoliday
January 1, 2027 – January 3, 20273No leave neededNew Year's Day
March 27, 2027 – March 29, 20273No leave neededEaster Sunday, Easter Monday
March 27, 2027 – April 4, 202794Easter Sunday, Easter Monday
April 24, 2027 – April 27, 202741King's Day
May 15, 2027 – May 17, 20273No leave neededPentecost, Whit Monday

Moving holidays

HolidayDateMoving holidays
Easter SundayMarch 28, 20278 earlier
Easter MondayMarch 29, 20278 earlier
Ascension DayMay 6, 20278 earlier
PentecostMay 16, 20278 earlier
Whit MondayMay 17, 20278 earlier

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