Dutch school holiday calendar for 2025

Posted by haku on February 18, 2025 (Updated on February 18, 2025)

This is based on the typical holiday schedule observed in the Netherlands. Note that the exact dates may vary slightly depending on the region (North, Central, or South), as the Netherlands divides school holidays into three regions to manage travel and tourism.

Holiday Region North Region Central Region South
Autumn Holiday Oct 18 - Oct 26, 2025 Oct 18 - Oct 26, 2025 Oct 18 - Oct 26, 2025
Christmas Holiday Dec 20, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026 Dec 20, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026 Dec 20, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026
Spring Holiday Feb 22 - Mar 2, 2025 Feb 15 - Feb 23, 2025 Feb 22 - Mar 2, 2025
May Holiday Apr 26 - May 4, 2025 Apr 26 - May 4, 2025 Apr 26 - May 4, 2025
Summer Holiday Jul 12 - Aug 24, 2025 Jul 5 - Aug 17, 2025 Jul 19 - Aug 31, 2025

Key Notes:

  1. Regional Differences:
  2. The Netherlands is divided into three regions for school holidays: North, Central, and South. This is to prevent overcrowding during holiday periods.

  3. The Summer Holiday dates vary the most between regions, while other holidays are often aligned.

  4. Public Holidays:

  5. In addition to school holidays, Dutch schools are closed on public holidays such as:

    • King's Day (April 27, 2025)
    • Liberation Day (May 5, 2025, optional for schools)
    • Easter (April 20-21, 2025)
    • Ascension Day (May 29, 2025)
    • Whit Monday (June 9, 2025)

  6. Teacher Training Days:

  7. Schools may also close for teacher training days (studiedagen), which are determined by individual schools. These are not included in the national holiday calendar.

  8. Flexibility:

  9. Some schools may adjust their holiday dates slightly, so itā€™s always best to check with your childā€™s specific school for exact dates.

This table should help you plan ahead for the 2025 school year in the Netherlands! Let me know if you need further details or adjustments. šŸ˜Š