On most public holidays, museums and other main attractions in Amsterdam are open as usual. They might have adjusted opening hours and shops might be closed. So when travelling to Amsterdam, check the public holiday dates for the Netherlands to help you plan your trip well.
Public holidays in 2016
2016 (leap year)
Official public holidays in the Netherlands
| New Year’s Day | Friday 1 January 2016 |
| Good Friday | Friday 25 March 2016 |
| Easter | Sunday 27 March and Monday 28 March 2016 |
| King’s Day | Wednesday 27 April 2016 |
| Liberation Day | Thursday 5 May 2016 |
| Ascension Day | Thursday 5 May 2016 |
| Pentecost | Sunday 15 May and Monday 16 May 2016 |
| Christmas | Sunday 25 December and Monday 26 December 2016 |
Public holidays in 2017
2017
Official public holidays in the Netherlands
| New Year’s Day | Sunday 1 January 2017 |
| Good Friday | Friday 3 April 2017 |
| Easter | Sunday 5 April and Monday 6 April 2017 |
| King’s Day | Thursday 27 April 2017 |
| Liberation Day | Friday 5 May 2017 |
| Ascension Day | Thursday 14 May 2017 |
| Pentecost | Sunday 24 May and Monday 25 May 2017 |
| Christmas | Monday 25 December and Tuesday 26 December 2017 |
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