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# Public Holidays

# Public Holidays in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany

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When planning orders and deliveries, it is important to take official public holidays into account. On these days, many companies, carriers, and institutions are (partially) closed or operate with adjusted schedules.
Below is an overview of the main public holidays in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany, listed in chronological order throughout the year.


**January**
**New Year’s Day (January 1)**
* Netherlands
* Belgium
* Germany


**March / April**
**Good Friday (date varies each year)**
* Germany (in many federal states)
**Easter Monday (date varies each year)**
* Netherlands
* Belgium
* Germany


**April**
**King’s Day (April 27)**
* Netherlands


**May**
**Labour Day (May 1)**
* Belgium
* Germany
**Liberation Day (May 5)**
* Netherlands (official public holiday once every 5 years)
**Ascension Day (date varies each year)**
* Netherlands
* Belgium
* Germany
**Whit Monday / Pentecost Monday (date varies each year)**
* Netherlands
* Belgium
* Germany


**July**
**National Day (July 21)**
* Belgium


**August**
**Assumption Day (August 15)**
* Belgium
* Germany (in some federal states)


**October**
**German Unity Day (October 3)**
* Germany


**November**
**All Saints’ Day (November 1)**
* Belgium
* Germany (in some federal states)


**December**
**Christmas Day (December 25)**
* Netherlands
* Belgium
* Germany
**Second Day of Christmas / Boxing Day (December 26)**
* Netherlands
* Belgium
* Germany


**Important to know**
* Public holidays may vary by country and, in some cases, even by region (especially in Germany).
* During these days, it is wise to account for possible changes in planning and delivery times.
* Around holidays and peak periods, processing and delivery may differ from regular business days.