The Netherlands has 11 public holidays in 2027; 7 of them fall on a working day, which leaves 254 working days in the year. The first is New Year's Day on January 1 and the last is St Stephen's Day on December 26.
Three or more days off in a row, counting weekends:
January 1 – January 3 (3 days): New Year's Day
March 26 – March 29 (4 days): Good Friday + Easter Sunday + Easter Monday
May 15 – May 17 (3 days): Pentecost + Whit Monday
Working days per month in 2027
Weekdays minus public holidays that fall on a working day.
Month
Working days
Holidays on working days
January
20
1
February
20
March
21
2
April
21
1
May
18
3
June
22
July
22
August
22
September
22
October
21
November
22
December
23
Total
254
7
Notes
Whether you get a day off depends on your employer or collective agreement.
Nationwide public holidays only; regional or local holidays are not included. When a holiday falls on a weekend and the law moves the day off, both dates are shown.
Common questions
How many public holidays does the Netherlands have in 2027?
11 nationwide public holidays, of which 7 fall on a working day (254 working days in total).
What is the first long weekend in the Netherlands in 2027?
January 1 – January 3 (3 days): New Year's Day
Which public holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?
Easter Sunday, Pentecost, Christmas Day, St Stephen's Day.