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X-WR-CALNAME:Netherlands Public Holidays 2016
X-WR-CALDESC:Public holidays in Netherlands for 2016.
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UID:new_years_day-2016-01-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260429T005247Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160102
SUMMARY:Nieuwjaarsdag
DESCRIPTION:New Year's Day (Nieuwjaarsdag\, January 1) marks the beginning of the calendar year in the Netherlands. After New Year's Eve celebrations\, the day is typically quiet and family-oriented. A famous tradition is the Nieuwjaarsduik (New Year's Dive)\, where thousands of people plunge into the freezing North Sea\, especially at Scheveningen\, often wearing orange beanies and warming up afterward with erwtensoep (pea soup).
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/netherlands/2016
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UID:good_friday-2016-03-25@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260429T005247Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160326
SUMMARY:Goede Vrijdag
DESCRIPTION:Good Friday (Goede Vrijdag\, Friday before Easter) commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It appears on the official Dutch public-holiday list\, but whether employees actually get the day off depends on their collective labour agreement or employment contract. Schools\, government offices\, and banks are often closed\, while many shops remain open.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/netherlands/2016
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:easter_sunday-2016-03-27@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260429T005247Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160328
SUMMARY:Eerste Paasdag
DESCRIPTION:Easter Sunday (Eerste Paasdag) celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ and is an official public holiday in the Netherlands. Families often gather for festive meals\, church services\, and spring activities. A classic seasonal treat is paasstol\, a sweet fruit bread filled with almond paste.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/netherlands/2016
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:easter_monday-2016-03-28@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260429T005247Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160329
SUMMARY:Tweede Paasdag
DESCRIPTION:Easter Monday (Tweede Paasdag\, Monday after Easter) is a nationwide public holiday and one of the most popular long weekend days in the Netherlands. Many people go shopping\, visit family\, or take short trips. Tourist attractions and shopping centers are often busy.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/netherlands/2016
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:kings_day-2016-04-27@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260429T005247Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160428
SUMMARY:Koningsdag
DESCRIPTION:King's Day (Koningsdag\, April 27) celebrates the birthday of King Willem-Alexander and is one of the most iconic Dutch holidays. The country turns orange as millions join street festivals and the vrijmarkt\, the only day of the year when anyone can sell second-hand goods on the street without a permit. In many cities the celebrations begin the night before as Koningsnacht\, and orange tompoes pastries are a classic treat of the day.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/netherlands/2016
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:ascension_day-2016-05-05@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260429T005247Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160506
SUMMARY:Hemelvaartsdag
DESCRIPTION:Ascension Day (Hemelvaartsdag\, Thursday 40 days after Easter) commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven and is a public holiday in the Netherlands. Many people use the Friday after it as a bridge day for a long weekend\, and the season is often associated with the first local strawberries of the year.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/netherlands/2016
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:pentecost-2016-05-15@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260429T005247Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160516
SUMMARY:Eerste Pinksterdag
DESCRIPTION:Pentecost Sunday (Eerste Pinksterdag) marks the descent of the Holy Spirit and is a public holiday in the Netherlands. It is traditionally a quieter holiday with church services\, family time\, and early-summer outings\, often arriving around the start of Dutch strawberry season.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/netherlands/2016
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:whit_monday-2016-05-16@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260429T005247Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160517
SUMMARY:Tweede Pinksterdag
DESCRIPTION:Whit Monday (Tweede Pinksterdag\, Monday after Pentecost) is a public holiday and one of the most popular days for leisure activities. People often visit nature parks\, attend events\, or enjoy short holidays. Many shops and attractions are open and busy.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/netherlands/2016
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:christmas_day-2016-12-25@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260429T005247Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161226
SUMMARY:Eerste Kerstdag
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Day (Eerste Kerstdag\, December 25) is a major family holiday in the Netherlands. Families gather for festive meals\, attend church services\, and spend time together. A quintessential Dutch Christmas tradition is gourmetten\, where everyone cooks tiny portions of meat and vegetables at the table on a shared grill\, often followed by slices of kerststol filled with almond paste.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/netherlands/2016
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:second_christmas_day-2016-12-26@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260429T005247Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161227
SUMMARY:Tweede Kerstdag
DESCRIPTION:Second Day of Christmas (Tweede Kerstdag\, December 26) is also a public holiday and is commonly spent visiting relatives\, shopping\, or relaxing. Many stores and leisure venues are open\, making it a popular day for outings.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/netherlands/2016
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