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Leiden Public Holidays 2026

Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

View the complete list of public holidays and bank holidays in Leiden for 2026. Plan your year ahead with official dates, weekdays, and observances.

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Choose how many days of leave you are willing to book. We work out which holiday gives you the longest run of days off for that spend, and mark the days to book in the calendar below. How this works →

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Best break this yearFriday, January 2, 2026

Nothing bookable is left in 2026 at this budget, so this past break is shown for reference.

New Year's Day

Thu, Jan 1 → Sun, Jan 4

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Book the dashed days below. Combined with the holiday and the weekend around it, your 1 leave day turns into 4 days off in a row.

Other dates worth booking

7 of the 9 2026 holidays have already passed.

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    Nieuwjaar (New Year's Day)

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        Pasen (Easter Sunday)

        Sunday, April 5, 2026

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        Tweede paasdag (Easter Monday)

        Monday, April 6, 2026

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        Koningsdag (King's Day)

        Monday, April 27, 2026

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        Hemelvaartsdag (Ascension Day)

        Thursday, May 14, 2026

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        Pinksteren (Pentecost)

        Sunday, May 24, 2026

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        Monday, May 25, 2026

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                  Kerstmis (Christmas Day)

                  Friday, December 25, 2026

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                  Tweede kerstdag (Boxing Day)

                  Saturday, December 26, 2026

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                  Oudejaarsavond (New Year's Eve)Bank holiday

                  Thursday, December 31, 2026

                About Public Holidays in Leiden

                Public holidays in Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands are official observances that may affect government offices, schools, banks, businesses, and public services. These holidays often include national celebrations, religious observances, and important civic dates.

                This calendar helps residents, travelers, employers, and families plan vacations, work schedules, school breaks, and business closures around official holiday dates.

                All Public Holidays in Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 2026

                DateDayHolidayType
                January 1, 2026ThursdayNieuwjaar (New Year's Day)Public Holiday
                April 5, 2026SundayPasen (Easter Sunday)Public Holiday
                April 6, 2026MondayTweede paasdag (Easter Monday)Public Holiday
                April 27, 2026MondayKoningsdag (King's Day)Public Holiday
                May 14, 2026ThursdayHemelvaartsdag (Ascension Day)Public Holiday
                May 24, 2026SundayPinksteren (Pentecost)Public Holiday
                May 25, 2026MondayTweede pinksterdag (Whit Monday)Public Holiday
                December 25, 2026FridayKerstmis (Christmas Day)Public Holiday
                December 26, 2026SaturdayTweede kerstdag (Boxing Day)Public Holiday

                All Public Holidays in Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 2027

                DateDayHolidayType
                January 1, 2027FridayNieuwjaar (New Year's Day)Public Holiday
                March 28, 2027SundayPasen (Easter Sunday)Public Holiday
                March 29, 2027MondayTweede paasdag (Easter Monday)Public Holiday
                April 27, 2027TuesdayKoningsdag (King's Day)Public Holiday
                May 6, 2027ThursdayHemelvaartsdag (Ascension Day)Public Holiday
                May 16, 2027SundayPinksteren (Pentecost)Public Holiday
                May 17, 2027MondayTweede pinksterdag (Whit Monday)Public Holiday
                December 25, 2027SaturdayKerstmis (Christmas Day)Public Holiday
                December 26, 2027SundayTweede kerstdag (Boxing Day)Public Holiday

                Dates are calculated from each holiday's official rule (fixed date, Easter or lunar calendar) using the open-source date-holidays dataset.

                Last updated November 13, 2026. Governments can move or add holidays at short notice, so confirm important dates with an official source.

                Leiden Holidays Explained

                Nieuwjaar (New Year's Day) · January 1

                The first day of the Gregorian calendar year, usually a quiet day after New Year's Eve celebrations.

                Tweede paasdag (Easter Monday) · April 6

                The day after Easter Sunday, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus. Its date moves each year with Easter.

                Hemelvaartsdag (Ascension Day) · May 14

                Celebrated 39 days after Easter Sunday, marking the ascension of Jesus into heaven, so it always falls on a Thursday.

                Tweede pinksterdag (Whit Monday) · May 25

                The day after Pentecost, 50 days after Easter, which marks the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles.

                Kerstmis (Christmas Day) · December 25

                Celebrates the birth of Jesus on December 25 and is one of the most widely observed holidays in the world.

                Tweede kerstdag (Boxing Day) · December 26

                The day after Christmas. Its name is usually traced to the old custom of giving "Christmas boxes" to staff and tradespeople; today it is known for sports fixtures and sales.

                Other Observances in Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 2026

                These dates are marked in Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands but are not public holidays, so most offices, schools and shops stay open. Bank holidays only close banks and some businesses.

                DateDayHolidayType
                May 4, 2026MondayNationale Dodenherdenking (Remembrance of the Dead)Observance
                May 10, 2026SundayMoederdag (Mother's Day)Observance
                June 21, 2026SundayVaderdag (Father's Day)Observance
                September 15, 2026TuesdayPrinsjesdag (Prince's Day)Observance
                October 3, 2026SaturdayLeids Ontzet (Relief of Leiden)Observance
                November 11, 2026WednesdaySint-Maarten (Saint Martin)Observance
                December 5, 2026SaturdaySinterklaasavond (St Nicholas' Eve)Observance
                December 15, 2026TuesdayKoninkrijksdag (Kingdom Day)Observance
                December 31, 2026ThursdayOudejaarsavond (New Year's Eve)Bank Holiday

                Frequently Asked Questions

                How many public holidays are there in Leiden?

                Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands has 9 public holidays in 2026, 4 fewer than the global average of 13.

                Which public holidays fall on a weekend in Leiden in 2026?

                1 public holiday falls on a weekend in Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands in 2026: Boxing Day (Saturday, December 26). Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands gives no substitute day off for these, so it is lost.

                Does Leiden give a day off when a holiday falls on a weekend?

                No — Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands does not give a substitute day off when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday.

                What is the longest break possible in Leiden in 2026?

                With up to 5 days of leave, the longest break in Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands in 2026 is 10 consecutive days off, December 25–January 3, by booking 4 days of leave. With just 1 day of leave, you can get 4 days off in a row, January 1–January 4.

                When is the next public holiday in Leiden?

                The next public holiday in Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands is Kerstmis (Christmas Day) on December 25, 2026.

                Which holidays in Leiden change date each year?

                Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, Ascension Day, Pentecost, Whit Monday do not fall on the same date every year in Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands, since they are set by a lunar or other variable calendar rather than a fixed date.

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