Special days in the Netherlands
Remembrance, traditions and other special days that are not public holidays: from Valentine's Day, Carnival and Mother's Day to Prinsjesdag, St Nicholas' Eve and New Year's Eve.
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Special days in the Netherlands
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Eerstvolgende events
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Halloween
zaterdag 31 oktober 2026
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St Martin's Day
woensdag 11 november 2026
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St Nicholas' Eve
zaterdag 5 december 2026
Alle events
oktober 2026
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Halloween zaterdag 31 oktober, hele dag
The evening before All Saints' Day.
november 2026
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St Martin's Day woensdag 11 november, hele dag
In many places children go door to door in the evening with lanterns, singing songs.
december 2026
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St Nicholas' Eve zaterdag 5 december, hele dag
The evening of presents, on the eve of St Nicholas’ birthday on 6 December.
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New Year's Eve donderdag 31 december, hele dag
The last evening of the year.
februari 2027
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Carnival zondag 7 februari, zo 7 Feb – di 9 Feb
Sunday to Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. Carnival is mainly celebrated in the south of the Netherlands; festivities vary from place to place.
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Valentine's Day zondag 14 februari, hele dag
The day of love.
mei 2027
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Remembrance of the Dead: two minutes' silence dinsdag 4 mei, 20:00–20:02
National Remembrance of the Dead on 4 May. At 8 pm the whole country observes two minutes of silence.
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Mother's Day zondag 9 mei, hele dag
The second Sunday of May.
juni 2027
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Father's Day zondag 20 juni, hele dag
The third Sunday of June.
september 2027
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Prinsjesdag (Budget Day) dinsdag 21 september, hele dag
On the third Tuesday of September the King delivers the Speech from the Throne and the government presents the national budget for the coming year.
oktober 2027
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World Animal Day maandag 4 oktober, hele dag
World Animal Day.
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Halloween zondag 31 oktober, hele dag
The evening before All Saints' Day.
november 2027
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St Martin's Day donderdag 11 november, hele dag
In many places children go door to door in the evening with lanterns, singing songs.
december 2027
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St Nicholas' Eve zondag 5 december, hele dag
The evening of presents, on the eve of St Nicholas’ birthday on 6 December.
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New Year's Eve vrijdag 31 december, hele dag
The last evening of the year.
februari 2028
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Valentine's Day maandag 14 februari, hele dag
The day of love.
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Carnival zondag 27 februari, zo 27 Feb – di 29 Feb
Sunday to Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. Carnival is mainly celebrated in the south of the Netherlands; festivities vary from place to place.
mei 2028
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Remembrance of the Dead: two minutes' silence donderdag 4 mei, 20:00–20:02
National Remembrance of the Dead on 4 May. At 8 pm the whole country observes two minutes of silence.
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Mother's Day zondag 14 mei, hele dag
The second Sunday of May.
juni 2028
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Father's Day zondag 18 juni, hele dag
The third Sunday of June.
september 2028
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Prinsjesdag (Budget Day) dinsdag 19 september, hele dag
On the third Tuesday of September the King delivers the Speech from the Throne and the government presents the national budget for the coming year.
oktober 2028
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World Animal Day woensdag 4 oktober, hele dag
World Animal Day.
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Halloween dinsdag 31 oktober, hele dag
The evening before All Saints' Day.
november 2028
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St Martin's Day zaterdag 11 november, hele dag
In many places children go door to door in the evening with lanterns, singing songs.
december 2028
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St Nicholas' Eve dinsdag 5 december, hele dag
The evening of presents, on the eve of St Nicholas’ birthday on 6 December.
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New Year's Eve zondag 31 december, hele dag
The last evening of the year.
februari 2029
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Carnival zondag 11 februari, zo 11 Feb – di 13 Feb
Sunday to Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. Carnival is mainly celebrated in the south of the Netherlands; festivities vary from place to place.
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Valentine's Day woensdag 14 februari, hele dag
The day of love.
mei 2029
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Remembrance of the Dead: two minutes' silence vrijdag 4 mei, 20:00–20:02
National Remembrance of the Dead on 4 May. At 8 pm the whole country observes two minutes of silence.
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Mother's Day zondag 13 mei, hele dag
The second Sunday of May.
juni 2029
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Father's Day zondag 17 juni, hele dag
The third Sunday of June.
september 2029
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Prinsjesdag (Budget Day) dinsdag 18 september, hele dag
On the third Tuesday of September the King delivers the Speech from the Throne and the government presents the national budget for the coming year.
oktober 2029
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World Animal Day donderdag 4 oktober, hele dag
World Animal Day.
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Halloween woensdag 31 oktober, hele dag
The evening before All Saints' Day.
november 2029
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St Martin's Day zondag 11 november, hele dag
In many places children go door to door in the evening with lanterns, singing songs.
december 2029
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St Nicholas' Eve woensdag 5 december, hele dag
The evening of presents, on the eve of St Nicholas’ birthday on 6 December.
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New Year's Eve maandag 31 december, hele dag
The last evening of the year.
februari 2030
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Valentine's Day donderdag 14 februari, hele dag
The day of love.
maart 2030
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Carnival zondag 3 maart, zo 3 Mrt – di 5 Mrt
Sunday to Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. Carnival is mainly celebrated in the south of the Netherlands; festivities vary from place to place.
mei 2030
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Remembrance of the Dead: two minutes' silence zaterdag 4 mei, 20:00–20:02
National Remembrance of the Dead on 4 May. At 8 pm the whole country observes two minutes of silence.
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Mother's Day zondag 12 mei, hele dag
The second Sunday of May.
juni 2030
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Father's Day zondag 16 juni, hele dag
The third Sunday of June.
september 2030
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Prinsjesdag (Budget Day) dinsdag 17 september, hele dag
On the third Tuesday of September the King delivers the Speech from the Throne and the government presents the national budget for the coming year.
oktober 2030
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World Animal Day vrijdag 4 oktober, hele dag
World Animal Day.
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Halloween donderdag 31 oktober, hele dag
The evening before All Saints' Day.
november 2030
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St Martin's Day maandag 11 november, hele dag
In many places children go door to door in the evening with lanterns, singing songs.
december 2030
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St Nicholas' Eve donderdag 5 december, hele dag
The evening of presents, on the eve of St Nicholas’ birthday on 6 December.
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New Year's Eve dinsdag 31 december, hele dag
The last evening of the year.
februari 2031
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Valentine's Day vrijdag 14 februari, hele dag
The day of love.
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Carnival zondag 23 februari, zo 23 Feb – di 25 Feb
Sunday to Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. Carnival is mainly celebrated in the south of the Netherlands; festivities vary from place to place.
mei 2031
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Remembrance of the Dead: two minutes' silence zondag 4 mei, 20:00–20:02
National Remembrance of the Dead on 4 May. At 8 pm the whole country observes two minutes of silence.
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Mother's Day zondag 11 mei, hele dag
The second Sunday of May.
juni 2031
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Father's Day zondag 15 juni, hele dag
The third Sunday of June.
september 2031
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Prinsjesdag (Budget Day) dinsdag 16 september, hele dag
On the third Tuesday of September the King delivers the Speech from the Throne and the government presents the national budget for the coming year.
oktober 2031
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World Animal Day zaterdag 4 oktober, hele dag
World Animal Day.
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Halloween vrijdag 31 oktober, hele dag
The evening before All Saints' Day.
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