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Open Netherlands Calculator →Business Days in Netherlands — 2026 Monthly Breakdown
Working days per month in Netherlands, excluding weekends and Netherlands public holidays:
Use the full calculator for exact monthly counts — select "🇳🇱 Netherlands" from the country dropdown to see Netherlands-specific results for any date range. For a full year-by-year breakdown, see our Working Days in Netherlands 2026 and 2027 reference pages.
Working Culture and Holidays in Netherlands
The Netherlands has one of the highest part-time employment rates in the world, with a large share of the workforce — especially women — working reduced hours by choice rather than necessity. Good Friday and Liberation Day (May 5) are widely observed by convention but aren't statutory paid holidays for every private-sector employer; many companies grant them anyway, particularly Liberation Day, which is a full public holiday for all only once every 5 years (a lustrum year) by law, though most employers give it annually regardless.
Public Holidays in Netherlands (2026)
Netherlands observes 9 national public holidays in 2026, of which 8 fall on a weekday and are excluded from the business day count. These are automatically excluded when you use our calculator with Netherlands selected.
For the full list of dates and names, see our Public Holidays in Netherlands page.
Netherlands vs Other Countries (2026)
| Country | Public Holidays | Business Days |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 9 | 253 |
| 🇺🇸 United States | 11 | 250 |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 8 | 252 |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 8 | 251 |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 10 | 250 |
| 🇮🇳 India | 9 | 252 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many business days in 2026 in Netherlands?
There are 253 business days in 2026 in Netherlands, after excluding weekends and 8 public holidays that fall on weekdays (out of 9 national holidays total).
Does the calculator include Netherlands holidays?
Yes — when you select Netherlands in our calculator, all Netherlands national public holidays are automatically excluded from the count.
Can I calculate business days between any two dates?
Yes — our business days calculator lets you pick any start and end date, with Netherlands holidays automatically excluded.
Is Liberation Day always a paid day off in the Netherlands?
By law, Liberation Day (May 5) is only a mandatory paid public holiday every 5 years (the next lustrum year). In practice, most Dutch employers give staff the day off every year regardless, which is why it's included as a full annual holiday in this calculator.
How do I calculate working days for Netherlands between specific dates?
Use the main business days calculator, select Netherlands from the country dropdown, then enter your start and end dates. The tool automatically excludes weekends and Netherlands public holidays from the count.
Is this calculator updated for the current year's public holidays?
Yes — holiday data for Netherlands is reviewed and updated annually to reflect the current year's official public holiday calendar, including any holidays that shift date year to year.
What counts as a business day in Netherlands?
A business day in Netherlands is any weekday (Monday through Friday) that is not a recognized public holiday. Weekends and public holidays are excluded from the working day count.