Holidays and Observances in Netherlands in 2023
Do you reside in the Netherlands? Here is a list of every Dutch holiday you should be aware of in 2022 and 2023, along with other significant occasions you should mark on your calendar.
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The dates of the Netherlands’ public holidays should be noted whether you live there or are just visiting because many companies usually close.
Our guide compiles a list of significant events for your calendar in addition to the public holidays observed in the Netherlands to make sure you don’t miss anything.
Introduction to Dutch public holidays
While several holidays in the Netherlands differ by location, there are significant national holidays in the Netherlands. For instance, there are various regional varieties of Dutch carnival held in Catholic areas between February and March. The biggest of all Dutch public holidays, Koningsdag is celebrated by all Dutch people as well as a large number of tourists.
It is crucial to keep in mind that if a Dutch holiday comes on a Saturday or Sunday, it is not normally moved to a different day of the week.
Holidays and Observances in Netherlands in 2023
| Date | Name | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Sunday | New Year’s Day | Public Holiday |
| 14 Feb | Tuesday | Valentine’s Day | Observance |
| 20 Mar | Monday | March Equinox | Season |
| 7 Apr | Friday | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| 9 Apr | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public Holiday |
| 10 Apr | Monday | Easter Monday | Public Holiday |
| 27 Apr | Thursday | King’s Birthday | Public Holiday |
| 4 May | Thursday | Remembrance Day | Observance |
| 5 May | Friday | Liberation Day | Public Sector |
| 14 May | Sunday | Mother’s Day | Observance |
| 18 May | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public Holiday |
| 28 May | Sunday | Whit Sunday | Public Holiday |
| 29 May | Monday | Whit Monday | Public Holiday |
| 18 Jun | Sunday | Father’s Day | Observance |
| 21 Jun | Wednesday | June Solstice | Season |
| 1 Jul | Saturday | Keti Koti | Observance |
| 23 Sep | Saturday | September Equinox | Season |
| 5 Dec | Tuesday | St Nicholas’ Eve/Sinterklaas | Observance |
| 6 Dec | Wednesday | St Nicholas’ Day | Observance |
| 22 Dec | Friday | December Solstice | Season |
| 24 Dec | Sunday | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 25 Dec | Monday | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| 26 Dec | Tuesday | Second Day of Christmas | Public Holiday |
| 31 Dec | Sunday | New Year’s Eve | Observance |
Dutch public holidays in 2022
- 1 January (Saturday): New Year’s Day (Nieuwjaarsdag)
- 15 April (Friday): Good Friday (Goede Vrijdag) – only for government workers – not an official public holiday, however
- 18 April (Monday): Easter Monday (Pasen)
- 27 April (Wednesday): King’s Day (Koningsdag)
- 4 May (Wednesday): National Remembrance Day (Dodenherdenking) – not an official holiday, however
- 5 May (Thursday): Liberation Day (Bevrijdingsdag) – celebrated every year, but only an official holiday every five years
- 26 May (Thursday): Ascension (Hemelvaart)
- 6 June (Monday): Whit Monday/Pentecost (Pinksteren)
- 25 December (Sunday): Christmas Day (Eerste Kerstdag)
- 26 December (Monday): Boxing Day/Second Day of Christmas (Tweede Kerstdag)
Important dates in the Netherlands in 2022
- 27 March (Sunday): Clocks go forward one hour as daylight saving time starts
- 8 May (Sunday): Mother’s Day
- 19 June (Sunday): Father’s Day
- 1 July (Friday): Keti Koti – a day marking the end of slavery in Suriname, not an official holiday
- 30 October (Sunday): Clocks go back one hour as daylight saving time ends
- 11 November (Friday): Sint Maarten’s Day – when children typically go singing from door to door in exchange for sweets, vaguely reminiscent of Halloween
- 6 December (Tuesday): Sinterklaas (Sint arrives in the Netherlands in mid-November) – not an official holiday
Dutch public holidays in 2023
- 1 January (Sunday): New Year’s Day (Nieuwjaarsdag)
- 7 April (Friday): Good Friday (Goede Vrijdag) – only for government workers – not an official public holiday, however
- 10 April (Monday): Easter Monday (Pasen)
- 27 April (Thursday): King’s Day (Koningsdag)
- 5 May (Friday): Liberation Day (Bevrijdingsdag) – celebrated every year, but only an official holiday every five years
- 18 May (Thursday): Ascension (Hemelvaart)
- 29 May (Monday): Whit Monday/Pentecost (Pinksteren)
- 25 December (Monday): Christmas Day (Eerste Kerstdag)
- 26 December (Tuesday): Boxing Day/Second Day of Christmas (Tweede Kerstdag)
Important dates in the Netherlands in 2023
- 26 March (Sunday): Clocks go forward one hour as daylight saving time starts
- 4 May (Thursday): National Remembrance Day (Dodenherdenking) – not an official holiday
- 8 May (Sunday): Mother’s Day
- 19 June (Sunday): Father’s Day
- 1 July (Saturday): Keti Koti – a day marking the end of slavery in Suriname, not an official holiday
- 30 October (Sunday): Clocks go back one hour as daylight saving time ends
- 11 November (Saturday): Sint Maarten’s Day – when children typically go singing from door to door in exchange for sweets, vaguely reminiscent of Halloween
- 5 December (Tuesday): Sinterklaas (Sint arrives in the Netherlands in mid-November) – not an official holiday
