Long Weekends in 2026 · Netherlands
Make the most of your leaves with these extended breaks
Next long weekend
St Nicholas' Eve/Sinterklaas + St Nicholas' Day
Fri 4 Dec – Mon 7 Dec 2026
Take 1 leave around St Nicholas' Eve/Sinterklaas, St Nicholas' Day to enjoy a 4-day break (4 Dec – 7 Dec).
December Solstice
Sat 19 Dec – Mon 21 Dec 2026
Christmas Eve + Christmas Day + Second Day of Christmas
Thu 24 Dec – Sun 27 Dec 2026
Take 1 leave around Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Second Day of Christmas to enjoy a 4-day break (24 Dec – 27 Dec).
New Year's Eve
Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan 2027
Take 1 leave around New Year's Eve to enjoy a 4-day break (31 Dec – 3 Jan).
All long weekends in 2026
Month-wise list showing dates, total days off and the holidays that make them possible.
| Month | Dates | Days | Occasion |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | 20 Mar (Fri) – 22 Mar (Sun) | 3 | March Equinox |
| April | 25 Apr (Sat) – 27 Apr (Mon) | 3 | King's Birthday |
| December | 19 Dec (Sat) – 21 Dec (Mon) | 3 | December Solstice |
20 Mar (Fri) – 22 Mar (Sun)
March
25 Apr (Sat) – 27 Apr (Mon)
April
19 Dec (Sat) – 21 Dec (Mon)
December
