GermanyvsNetherlands
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
6
Days you're both off
3
Only Germany
3
Only Netherlands
What the numbers say
In 2026, Germany has 9 nationwide public holidays and Netherlands has 9 — exactly the same number. They line up on 6 dates, including Neujahr, Ostermontag, Christi Himmelfahrt and Pfingstmontag.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Germany has 7 on working days (2 fall on a weekend), against 6 for Netherlands (3 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Germany offers 5 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 2 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Netherlands offers 4 and 2. They're level on bridge days. The busiest month is May in Germany and April in Netherlands.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Germany
Netherlands is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Netherlands
Germany is working these days.
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