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