Holiday Guide for Netherlands in 2019

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List of National Holidays in Netherlands in 2019

	Tuesday January 1st New Year's Day Netherlands: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
	Sunday April 21st Easter Day Netherlands: On Easter Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of the Lord, Jesus Christ.
	Monday April 22nd  Long Weekend!  Easter Monday Netherlands: Easter is probably the most important holiday of the Christian year, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus
	Saturday April 27th King's Birthday Netherlands: Officially commemorates the birthday of King Willem-Alexander who was born on 27 April 1967.
	Thursday May 30th Ascension Day Netherlands: Commemorates the ascension of Jesus into heaven thirty nine days after his crucifixion
	Sunday June 9th Pentecost Sunday Netherlands: Sunday, 50 days after Easter
	Monday June 10th  Long Weekend!  Whit Monday Netherlands: Commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit in the form of flames to the Apostles.
	Wednesday December 25th Christmas Day Netherlands: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
	Thursday December 26th St. Stephen's Day Netherlands: 26th December is the Feast of St. Stephen in Western Christianity. It is observed as a second day of Christmas holidays in several countries.

Notes

• The Netherlands has two World War II Remembrance Days. Neither are annual official holidays, though some establishments may close.
• According to Article 58 ABU CAO for temporary workers, there are eight recognised public holidays in the Netherlands.