NetherlandsvsUnited Kingdom
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
2
Days you're both off
7
Only Netherlands
3
Only United Kingdom
What the numbers say
In 2026, Netherlands has 9 nationwide public holidays and United Kingdom has 5, so Netherlands gets 4 more days off. They line up on 2 dates, including Tweede Pinksterdag and Eerste Kerstdag.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Netherlands has 6 on working days (3 fall on a weekend), against 5 for United Kingdom (0 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); United Kingdom offers 5 and 0. Netherlands has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is April in Netherlands and May in United Kingdom.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Netherlands
United Kingdom is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only United Kingdom
Netherlands is working these days.
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