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School holidays · Netherlands

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9 school breaks in Central during 2026. Longest is 44 days (Summer Holidays).

School breaks

9

Total off-days

165

Longest break

44 d

Next break

In 28 days

Next school break

Summer Holidays

Jul 4 – Aug 16 · 44 days

28

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All 2026 school breaks

9 total
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Dec20

Christmas Holidays

Dec 20 – Jan 4 · 16 days

16d
Feb14

Spring Break

Feb 14 – 22 · 9 days · Central

9d
Feb21

Spring Break

Feb 21 – Mar 1 · 9 days · North

9d
Apr25

May Break

Apr 25 – May 3 · 9 days

9d
Jul4

Summer Holidays

Jul 4 – Aug 16 · 44 days · North

44d
Jul18

Summer Holidays

Jul 18 – Aug 30 · 44 days · Central

44d
Oct10

Autumn Holidays

Oct 10 – 18 · 9 days · North

9d
Oct17

Autumn Holidays

Oct 17 – 25 · 9 days · Central

9d
Dec19

Christmas Holidays

Dec 19 – Jan 3 · 16 days

16d
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Public holidays in 2026

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Jan1

New Year's Day

Apr3

Good Friday

Apr5

Easter Sunday

Apr6

Easter Monday

Apr27

King’s Day

May5

Liberation Day

May14

Ascension Day

May24

Whit Sunday

May25

Whit Monday

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Important school holiday information · Netherlands

General information

  • •Schools are closed on all public holidays in addition to the listed school holiday periods

Frequently asked questions

When are school holidays in Central 2026?
Central schools have 9 break periods throughout 2026. See the month-by-month timeline above for each break's start and end dates.
How many school breaks does Central have in 2026?
Central schools observe 9 break periods in 2026, including national holidays and seasonal breaks. Exact dates may vary by region or school zone.
When is the Christmas school break in Central 2026?
The Christmas school break in Central runs December 20, 2025 – January 4, 2026.
When is the spring school break in Central 2026?
The spring school break in Central runs February 14, 2026 – February 22, 2026.
When is the summer school break in Central 2026?
The summer school break in Central runs July 4, 2026 – August 16, 2026.
When is the autumn school break in Central 2026?
The autumn school break in Central runs October 10, 2026 – October 18, 2026.
Why do school holiday dates differ by region?
Many countries stagger school holidays across regions or zones to avoid simultaneous travel demand. France, the Netherlands, Germany, and others use this approach.
When is the best time to travel around school holidays?
Prices and crowds spike during school breaks. Traveling 1–2 weeks before or after a break — when other regions are still in school — typically offers better availability and lower prices.
Where does this calendar come from?
Data is sourced from the national education ministry of Central. See the source link below for the official publication.
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School calendar dates published by national education ministries. Always confirm with your local school for the official calendar.