Easter Monday in the Netherlands
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Easter Monday, known in Dutch as Tweede Paasdag, is an official public holiday in the Netherlands and falls on the Monday after Easter Sunday. Official-holiday status does not by itself give every employee a legal right to leave; the applicable collective labour agreement (CAO) or employment contract determines whether an employee is off.
Easter Monday
Holiday
Netherlands
Country
2026
Next Date Year
Monday
Day
Apr
06
April 6, 2026
Easter Monday Date in Netherlands
Date
April 6, 2026
Day
Monday
Public Holiday
Yes
Bank Holiday
No
Date Confirmed
Yes
Easter Monday Dates in Netherlands
Easter Monday 2026
- Confirmed
Easter Monday 2027
- Confirmed
Easter Monday 2028
- Confirmed
History of Easter Monday
The Dutch observance reflects the second Dutch Easter holiday. It forms part of the public-holiday calendar published by the Government of the Netherlands, while employment arrangements remain governed separately by CAOs and individual contracts.
Importance of Easter Monday
Tweede Paasdag is the Monday continuation of the Dutch Easter holidays and is included in the government’s official-holiday list and school-closure guidance.
How Easter Monday Is Celebrated in Netherlands
Common observance includes family visits, leisure trips, meals and seasonal events. Participation and opening hours vary by municipality, organization and household.
Office Impact
Many organisations close on Easter Monday, but the legal entitlement to leave still comes from the CAO or employment contract rather than official-holiday status alone.
Bank Impact
Easter Monday is a TARGET closing day. Branch service and euro settlement resume according to each bank’s post-Easter schedule.
School Impact
Primary and secondary schools are closed for Easter Monday.
Travel Information
Attractions and retail areas can be busy while public transport follows a holiday timetable.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Tweede Paasdag?
It is the Monday after Easter Sunday.
Are schools closed?
Primary and secondary schools close for Easter Monday.
Is employee leave guaranteed by the holiday list?
No. The applicable CAO or contract controls.