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Keti Koti: the most significant Dutch holiday you’ve probably never heard of

July 1 is a special day in Suriname every year. Tens of thousands of people in Suriname...

9 things to do in the Achterhoek: the Netherlands’ most underrated region

Most people visiting the Netherlands make a beeline for Amsterdam, Rotterdam, or the tulip fields, completely missing...

Whit Sunday and Monday 2026: your guide to Pentecost in the Netherlands

The spring season comes with all sorts of public holidays in the Netherlands, and Pentecost is right...

Islands of the Netherlands: a guide to the Wadden Islands

Before you think about sunbathing, scuba diving, and sipping cocktails on Dutch islands in the Caribbean, let...

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...

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...

King’s Day in Amsterdam: All you need to know for 2026

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

Can the Dutch insult the royals (and get away with it?)

Soon, the whole country comes together to celebrate King's Day. However, not all Dutch people are fans...