Why this site?

Information about Dutch holidays is scattered across dozens of websites. Most are years old, with outdated design, slow on mobile and overloaded with ads. Many sites copy data from each other without checking the official sources. Netherlands Holidays is built differently:

• Fast and mobile-friendly. The site loads in under a second, even on mobile data. No pop-ups, no video ads, no cookie banners — just the information you need.
• From official sources. All holiday dates come from Rijksoverheid (central government) and the Royal House. School holidays follow the OCW regulations published in the Staatscourant. CAO information from FNV.
• Two languages. Information is available in Dutch and English — for both Dutch residents and expats working in the Netherlands.
• No tracking. No Google Analytics, no collection of personal data, no sharing with ad networks. Your privacy stays yours.

What you find here

• Public holidays — all official Dutch holidays, dates, traditions and CAO explanations
• School holidays — official school breaks by region for the current and upcoming academic year
• Long weekends — smart leave planning, bridge days and the May-week cluster strategy
• Countdown — live countdown to the next holiday or school break