Christmas Day is a public holiday in Netherlands, observed on December 25, 2026. It is locally known as Eerste Kerstdag. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.

Holiday Details

HolidayChristmas Day
Local NameEerste Kerstdag
DateDecember 25, 2026
CountryNL flag Netherlands
TypePublic
NationalYes — observed nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Christmas Day in Netherlands?
Christmas Day falls on December 25, 2026 in Netherlands.
Is Christmas Day a public holiday?
Yes, Christmas Day is an official public holiday in Netherlands. It is observed nationwide.
What is Christmas Day called locally?
In Netherlands, Christmas Day is known as "Eerste Kerstdag".

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DateHolidayType
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2026-04-06 Easter Monday Public
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2026-05-14 Ascension Day Public
2026-05-24 Pentecost Public
2026-05-25 Whit Monday Public
2026-12-25 Christmas Day Public
2026-12-26 St. Stephen's Day Public
2026-01-01 New Year's Day Public
2026-04-03 Good Friday School Authorities Observance
2026-04-05 Easter Sunday Public
2026-04-06 Easter Monday Public
2026-04-27 King's Day Public

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