National Remembrance Day (Dodenherdenking)

Netherlands , Netherlands

Freedom is a huge part of the Dutch culture and this day pays a tribute to all those who gave their lives for it. On Dodenherdenking (Remembrance Day), a royal […]

Liberation Day (Bevrijdigingsdag)

Netherlands , Netherlands

The Dutch love their freedom and on this day, they take to the streets to celebrate it. A day full of festivals, parades, and concerts, May 5 commemorates the end […]

Mother’s Day (Moederdag-Bloemendag)

Netherlands , Netherlands

Did you know that in the Netherlands, Mother’s Day is associated with flowers? So much so that it used to be referred to by the name Moederdag-Bloemendag (Mother’s Day - […]

Ascension Day (Hemelvaartsdag)

Netherlands , Netherlands

Feel like you need a bit of a break during the working week? Then you’re in luck because Ascension day is typically celebrated on a Thursday! It marks the 40th […]

Get your culture fix at Tilburg’s city-wide art event

Calling all culture connoisseurs and city explorers: the second edition of Tilburg's Cultuurroute013 is just around the corner! At this city-wide art festival, you'll find everything your heart desires — from […]

Whit Sunday (Eerste Pinksterdag)

Netherlands , Netherlands

Whit Sunday is part of what the Dutchies call the Pentecost. What is it all about? Originally a Christian holiday, nowadays Pentecost is about enjoying time off with family and […]

Whit Monday (Tweede Pinksterdag)

Netherlands , Netherlands

Fancy a long weekend? Exactly seven weeks after Easter Monday falls Whit Monday — and, luckily, it's a public holiday! The Dutch take full advantage of this by heading to […]