• King’s Day (Koningsdag)

    Netherlands , Netherlands

    Happy birthday King Willem-Alexander! The tradition of celebrating the monarch’s birthday is over 100 years old, but we’re guessing it used to be a lot more formal. Today, Koningsdag is […]

  • 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 […]