The 2025 holiday calendar in the Netherlands includes a mix of national public holidays and observances. Several of these holidays are widely recognized across the country, with mandatory closures for businesses and schools on key national holidays such as New Year’s Day, King’s Birthday, Liberation Day (every five years, including 2025), Ascension Day, and both Christmas Day and Second Day of Christmas. 

Other holidays like Good Friday and Easter Monday are significant but not necessarily mandatory for all employers. Meanwhile, observances such as Valentine’s Day and St Nicholas’ Eve are widely celebrated but optional for closures. 

Here’s the complete calendar for 2025:

Date Holiday Type
1 Jan New Year’s Day National holiday
14 Feb Valentine’s Day Observance
18 Apr Good Friday National holiday
20 Apr Easter Sunday Observance
21 Apr Easter Monday National holiday
26 Apr King’s Birthday Observance
27 Apr King’s Birthday National holiday
5 May Liberation Day National holiday
11 May Mother’s Day Observance
29 May Ascension Day National holiday
8 Jun Whit Sunday Observance
9 Jun Whit Monday National holiday
15 Jun Father’s Day Observance
1 Jul Keti Koti Observance
5 Dec St Nicholas’ Eve/Sinterklaas Observance
24 Dec Christmas Eve Observance
25 Dec Christmas Day National holiday
26 Dec Second Day of Christmas National holiday
31 Dec New Year’s Eve Observance

The 2025 holiday calendar in the Netherlands presents a range of key dates, which can be valuable for HR professionals in the US managing international teams. Major events such as New Year’s Day, Easter, and King’s Birthday are significant national holidays, while cultural observances like Keti Koti and St Nicholas’ Eve highlight the country’s rich traditions. For HR teams working with Dutch employees, recognizing these holidays is crucial for effective scheduling and fostering cultural awareness within global teams.

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