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Amsterdam liberated: the infamous shooting at Dam Square on May 7, 1945

On May 7, 1945, a large crowd gathered at Dam Square in Amsterdam. The Second World War...

Liberation Day in the Netherlands: what you need to know about May 5

Liberation Day in the Netherlands (Bevrijdingsdag) is celebrated on May 5. It commemorates the day the Dutch...

What you need to know about Labour Day in the Netherlands

It's Labour Day in the Netherlands. Yes, people, gather round! It's the universal holiday on which we...

3 things we don’t like about the aftermath of King’s Day festivities

It’s the day after King's Day, and unless you live under a rock, you probably had some...

5 things to do on King’s Day to celebrate the Dutch way

It’s almost that time of year again: King’s Day. 🧡 The day to party, drink, buy and...

Holidays in the Netherlands: when are the public, national, and school holidays in 2025?

There are holidays of cultural, religious and historical significance throughout the year in the Netherlands — but...

8 things you should know about King’s Day in the Netherlands

It's that time of the year again. It's one of the holidays the Netherlands is best known...

King’s Day in Amsterdam: All you need to know for 2025

Everyone loves a good party, but the biggest is King's Day in Amsterdam! So, what's happening in...