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Holidays in the Netherlands: Here are all your days off in 2026

There are holidays of cultural, religious, and historical significance throughout the year in the Netherlands. But when...
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Leidens Ontzet: a day of freedom, fun, and boozing!

Every year, there’s one day that all Leiden residents look forward to, Leidens Ontzet (Relief of Leiden)....
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Summer school holidays in the Netherlands: 6 things every international parent should know

The summer school holidays in the Netherlands are the real 'postcode' lottery: everyone gets six weeks, nobody...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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