Dutch School Holiday Calendar 2026-2027
08 June 2026
Dutch School Holiday Calendar 2026-2027
The official school holiday dates for the 2026-2027 school year, as published by the Dutch Ministry of Education (Rijksoverheid). The Netherlands is divided into three regions — Noord, Midden, and Zuid — with staggered dates to prevent overcrowding at holiday destinations.
| Holiday | Region Noord | Region Midden | Region Zuid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Holiday (Herfstvakantie) | Oct 10 – 18, 2026 | Oct 17 – 25, 2026 | Oct 17 – 25, 2026 |
| Christmas Holiday (Kerstvakantie) | Dec 19, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 | Dec 19, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 | Dec 19, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 |
| Spring Holiday (Voorjaarsvakantie) | Feb 20 – 28, 2027 | Feb 20 – 28, 2027 | Feb 13 – 21, 2027 |
| May Holiday (Meivakantie) | Apr 24 – May 2, 2027 | Apr 24 – May 2, 2027 | Apr 24 – May 2, 2027 |
| Summer Holiday (Zomervakantie) | Jul 10 – Aug 22, 2027 | Jul 17 – Aug 29, 2027 | Jul 24 – Sep 5, 2027 |
Which region is my school in?
- Noord: Groningen, Friesland, Drenthe, Overijssel, Flevoland, Gelderland
- Midden: Utrecht, Noord-Holland, Zuid-Holland, Zeeland
- Zuid: Noord-Brabant, Limburg
Not sure? Check your school's own calendar or look up your municipality on scholenopdekaart.nl.
Public Holidays 2026-2027
Dutch schools are also closed on national public holidays:
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day (Nieuwjaarsdag) | January 1, 2027 |
| Good Friday (Goede Vrijdag) | March 26, 2027 |
| Easter Sunday & Monday (Pasen) | March 28 – 29, 2027 |
| King's Day (Koningsdag) | April 27, 2027 |
| Liberation Day (Bevrijdingsdag) | May 5, 2027 |
| Ascension Day (Hemelvaartsdag) | May 6, 2027 |
| Whit Sunday & Monday (Pinksteren) | May 16 – 17, 2027 |
| Christmas (Kerst) | December 25 – 26, 2027 |
Key notes
- Meivakantie extension — Schools may optionally extend the May holiday by one week (advised dates: May 1 – 9, 2027). Check your school's individual calendar.
- Studiedagen — Individual schools schedule their own teacher training days on top of the national calendar. These are not included above.
- Source — All dates are sourced directly from rijksoverheid.nl. Always verify with your child's school for confirmed dates.