King's Day
Nationwide public holiday in Netherlands · Koningsdag
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27 April | Monday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 27 April | Tuesday | Nationwide |
Where it applies
Everywhere in Netherlands.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Make it longer
Take Monday 26 April off and get 4 days in a row (Sat 24 Apr – Tue 27 Apr).
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Amsterdam around 27 April: high 12°C (54°F), low 6°C (42°F), rain on 47% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Amsterdam. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Tuesday 27 April in Amsterdam: (MET Norway)
About King's Day
King's Day on 27 April celebrates the birthday of King Willem-Alexander. It continues a royal birthday holiday that began in the late nineteenth century as Princess's Day for the future Queen Wilhelmina. Under Queen Juliana and Queen Beatrix it was held on 30 April as Queen's Day, and it was renamed after Willem-Alexander became king in 2013.
Traditions
People dress in orange, the colour of the House of Orange-Nassau, and streets fill with flea markets known as vrijmarkt, where anyone may sell second-hand goods. Towns host music, games and parties, Amsterdam's canals fill with boats, and the royal family visits one or more towns to take part in local festivities.
Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.
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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.