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Netherlands working days

Netherlands Working Days Calculator

Calculate working days in the Netherlands using the official public-holiday list for 2026 and 2027.

Calendar: Netherlands — National holidays. Choose the country and region whose holidays apply to your calculation.

Result

61 business days

Between Wednesday, October 7, 2026 and Thursday, December 31, 2026, including the first date.

1 public holiday is excluded for National holidays, Netherlands.

Included in this calculation

  • Weekends are excluded.
  • Public holidays are excluded for National holidays, Netherlands.
  • An official public holiday is not automatically a statutory day off; collective agreements and employment contracts control.
  • Holiday data currently covers 2026 and 2027.
  • Business holiday rules can vary by employer, industry, city, and contract.

Holidays excluded

Christmas DayDec 25, 2026

How many business days are in Netherlands?

There is not always one universal national total because public holidays can vary by province, state, territory, or region. For National holidays, Netherlands, the current Monday-to-Friday planning totals are:

YearWeekdaysWeekday holidaysBusiness days
20262618253
20272617254

Choose a different region in the calculator to update these totals. Employer, bank, court, school, and local closure rules may differ.

Business days by month in National holidays, Netherlands

These exact planning totals equal Monday-to-Friday weekdays minus the selected public holidays that fall on a weekday. Change the region above to update every answer.

2026

MonthWeekdaysWeekday holidaysBusiness days
January22121
February20020
March22022
April22319
May21318
June22022
July23023
August21021
September22022
October22022
November21021
December23122

2027

MonthWeekdaysWeekday holidaysBusiness days
January21120
February20020
March23221
April22121
May21318
June22022
July22022
August22022
September22022
October21021
November22022
December23023

Download all 2026 calendars · Download all 2027 calendars

Plan a deadline in Netherlands

Using National holidays and counting the start date as day zero, 10 business days after Tuesday, September 1, 2026 is Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Saturdays, Sundays and the selected weekday holidays are skipped.

Try this 10-business-day example · Calculate invoice terms · Compare monthly totals

Which holiday dates does this calendar exclude?

An official public holiday is not automatically a statutory day off; collective agreements and employment contracts control. These are planning calendars, not a promise that every employer, bank or service closes on each date. The tables below always show the selected holiday calendar, even when the calculator is switched to weekends only.

2026 holiday dates for National holidays
DateHoliday / observanceMonday–Friday exclusion
Jan 1, 2026New Year's DayExcluded in this calendar
Apr 3, 2026Good FridayExcluded in this calendar
Apr 5, 2026Easter SundayWeekend; no extra day deducted
Apr 6, 2026Easter MondayExcluded in this calendar
Apr 27, 2026King's DayExcluded in this calendar
May 5, 2026Liberation DayExcluded in this calendar
May 14, 2026Ascension DayExcluded in this calendar
May 24, 2026PentecostWeekend; no extra day deducted
May 25, 2026Whit MondayExcluded in this calendar
Dec 25, 2026Christmas DayExcluded in this calendar
Dec 26, 2026Boxing DayWeekend; no extra day deducted
2027 holiday dates for National holidays
DateHoliday / observanceMonday–Friday exclusion
Jan 1, 2027New Year's DayExcluded in this calendar
Mar 26, 2027Good FridayExcluded in this calendar
Mar 28, 2027Easter SundayWeekend; no extra day deducted
Mar 29, 2027Easter MondayExcluded in this calendar
Apr 27, 2027King's DayExcluded in this calendar
May 5, 2027Liberation DayExcluded in this calendar
May 6, 2027Ascension DayExcluded in this calendar
May 16, 2027PentecostWeekend; no extra day deducted
May 17, 2027Whit MondayExcluded in this calendar
Dec 25, 2027Christmas DayWeekend; no extra day deducted
Dec 26, 2027Boxing DayWeekend; no extra day deducted

Holiday calendar source

An official public holiday is not automatically a statutory day off; collective agreements and employment contracts control.

Government of the Netherlands official public holidays

Calendar baseline reviewed August 19, 2026; Singapore and Ireland corrections verified September 12, 2026. Coverage notes describe the applicable limits.

Public holiday list

The calendar includes official Dutch public holidays, including Good Friday and Liberation Day.

Not automatically a day off

In the Netherlands, an official public holiday is not automatically a statutory day off for every employee.

Official reference

Coverage links to Government.nl guidance.

Agreement matters

Collective labour agreements and employment contracts determine many actual days off.

Use as a baseline

Use the result for planning, then confirm high-stakes dates with the relevant employer or authority.

Frequently asked questions

What is included in the netherlands working days calculator?

The calculator excludes weekends and can also exclude public holidays for the selected country and region. The result shows the assumption used in the calculation.

Are public holidays excluded automatically?

Public holidays are excluded when the Weekends + holidays option is turned on. You can switch to Weekends only if you want a weekday-only count.

Can I share or copy the result?

Yes. Use Copy result for the plain answer, or Copy link to share the same calculation settings with someone else.

Should I use this for legal or payroll deadlines?

Use the calculator as a helpful planning tool, but review important deadlines because business-day rules can vary by employer, contract, industry, city, and jurisdiction.