Koningsdag
King's Day
Monday, 27 Apr 2026 · Netherlands · Nationwide · Public holiday
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Falls on a Monday, so it makes a three-day weekend with no leave needed.
What the day is for
Koningsdag on 27 April marks the King's birthday and turns the entire country into an open-air market and street party, with the vrijmarkt letting anyone sell anything without a licence. Amsterdam's canals fill with boats.
Do shops and banks close?
Banks and offices close; shops, bars and food stalls trade heavily. Supermarkets often open short hours.
Getting around
Amsterdam Centraal restricts entry at peak times and trams stop running through the centre. Expect road closures across every city centre.
When it falls each year
Floating holidays shift; fixed ones move only in which weekday they land on.
See the full Netherlands holiday calendar or count the working days.