Public holidays in Caribbean Netherlands 2026
Data updated Saturday, 17 October 2026.
Next public holiday in Caribbean Netherlands
Christmas Day
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Caribbean Netherlands public holidays 2026
Caribbean Netherlands has 10 nationwide public holidays in 2026 and 5 more that apply in some regions only.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Thu | New Year's Day Nieuwjaarsdag | Nationwide |
| 3 Apr | Fri | Good Friday Goede Vrijdag | Nationwide |
| 5 Apr | Sun | Easter Sunday Pasen | Nationwide |
| 6 Apr | Mon | Easter Monday Paasmaandag | Nationwide |
| 27 Apr | Mon | King's Birthday | Nationwide |
| 30 Apr | Thu | Rincon Day | Some regions: BQ-BO |
| 1 May | Fri | Labour Day Dag van de Arbeid | Nationwide |
| 14 May | Thu | Ascension Day Hemelvaartsdag | Nationwide |
| 24 May | Sun | Pentecost Pinksteren | Nationwide |
| 1 Jul | Wed | Emancipation Day | Some regions: BQ-SE |
| 6 Sep | Sun | Bonaire Flag Day Vlagdag bonaire | Some regions: BQ-BO |
| 16 Nov | Mon | Statia Day | Some regions: BQ-SE |
| 6 Dec | Sun | Saba Flag Day Vlagdag saba | Some regions: BQ-SA |
| 25 Dec | Fri | Christmas Day Kerstmis | Nationwide |
| 26 Dec | Sat | St. Stephen's Day Second Day of Christmas | Nationwide |
Long weekends in Caribbean Netherlands in 2026
Nationwide holidays that fall on a Friday or Monday give a three-day weekend:
- Friday, 3 April 2026: Good Friday (Friday to Sunday)
- Monday, 6 April 2026: Easter Monday (Saturday to Monday)
- Monday, 27 April 2026: King's Birthday (Saturday to Monday)
- Friday, 1 May 2026: Labour Day (Friday to Sunday)
- Friday, 25 December 2026: Christmas Day (Friday to Sunday)
Caribbean Netherlands public holidays 2027
Caribbean Netherlands has 10 nationwide public holidays in 2027 and 5 more that apply in some regions only.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Fri | New Year's Day Nieuwjaarsdag | Nationwide |
| 26 Mar | Fri | Good Friday Goede Vrijdag | Nationwide |
| 28 Mar | Sun | Easter Sunday Pasen | Nationwide |
| 29 Mar | Mon | Easter Monday Paasmaandag | Nationwide |
| 27 Apr | Tue | King's Birthday | Nationwide |
| 30 Apr | Fri | Rincon Day | Some regions: BQ-BO |
| 1 May | Sat | Labour Day Dag van de Arbeid | Nationwide |
| 6 May | Thu | Ascension Day Hemelvaartsdag | Nationwide |
| 16 May | Sun | Pentecost Pinksteren | Nationwide |
| 1 Jul | Thu | Emancipation Day | Some regions: BQ-SE |
| 6 Sep | Mon | Bonaire Flag Day Vlagdag bonaire | Some regions: BQ-BO |
| 16 Nov | Tue | Statia Day | Some regions: BQ-SE |
| 6 Dec | Mon | Saba Flag Day Vlagdag saba | Some regions: BQ-SA |
| 25 Dec | Sat | Christmas Day Kerstmis | Nationwide |
| 26 Dec | Sun | St. Stephen's Day Second Day of Christmas | Nationwide |
Long weekends in Caribbean Netherlands in 2027
Nationwide holidays that fall on a Friday or Monday give a three-day weekend:
- Friday, 1 January 2027: New Year's Day (Friday to Sunday)
- Friday, 26 March 2027: Good Friday (Friday to Sunday)
- Monday, 29 March 2027: Easter Monday (Saturday to Monday)
Caribbean Netherlands public holidays by month in 2026
- January: New Year's Day (1)
- April: Good Friday (3); Easter Sunday (5); Easter Monday (6); King's Birthday (27)
- May: Labour Day (1); Ascension Day (14); Pentecost (24)
- December: Christmas Day (25); St. Stephen's Day (26)
No nationwide public holidays in February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November.
How the holidays fall in 2026
The first nationwide public holiday of 2026 is New Year's Day on Thursday, 1 January 2026, and the last is St. Stephen's Day on Saturday, 26 December 2026. April is the busiest month, with 4 holidays. For people who work a standard Monday to Friday week, the 7 holidays on weekdays are the ones that usually mean a day away from work or school.
About public holidays in Caribbean Netherlands
This page lists the public holidays of Caribbean Netherlands for 2026 and 2027, with the date and weekday of each one. A holiday marked Nationwide applies everywhere in the country. One marked Some regions applies only to part of it, for example a state or province. Where the official name is different from the English one, the local name appears under it.
Moveable holidays, such as the ones counted from Easter, change their date from year to year, so it is worth checking the table each year before you plan. Our main time zone for Caribbean Netherlands is America/Kralendijk, which is what the live countdown and the "is today a holiday" pages use.
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Caribbean Netherlands have in 2026?
Caribbean Netherlands has 10 nationwide public holidays in 2026 and 5 more that apply in some regions only. The full list with dates and weekdays is in the table above.
What is the next public holiday in Caribbean Netherlands?
The next nationwide public holiday is Christmas Day on Friday, 25 December 2026. The countdown at the top of this page shows the days left.
Is today a public holiday in Caribbean Netherlands?
Use the live checker: is today a public holiday in Caribbean Netherlands. It works out the date in Caribbean Netherlands's own time zone. You can also check tomorrow.
Which public holidays in Caribbean Netherlands fall on a weekend in 2026?
Easter Sunday (Sunday, 5 April 2026); Pentecost (Sunday, 24 May 2026); St. Stephen's Day (Saturday, 26 December 2026). Whether a day in lieu is given depends on local rules.
Are there long weekends in Caribbean Netherlands in 2026?
Yes. 5 nationwide holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday: Good Friday (Friday, 3 April 2026); Easter Monday (Monday, 6 April 2026); King's Birthday (Monday, 27 April 2026); Labour Day (Friday, 1 May 2026); Christmas Day (Friday, 25 December 2026). Taking a bridge day next to a holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday can also give a longer break.
Which month has the most public holidays in Caribbean Netherlands?
April has the most nationwide public holidays in 2026: 4 holidays.
Are the public holidays the same in all regions of Caribbean Netherlands?
Not entirely. 5 holidays in the list apply only in some regions and are marked that way in the table. The rest apply nationwide.
How often is this page updated?
The whole site is rebuilt every day from the latest data, and the countdown on the page is calculated in your browser, so it stays correct without a reload.