Bridge days in Netherlands 2026 and 2027
Workdays that, taken as leave, join a Dutch public holiday to a weekend or to another holiday. Each option uses 1 to 4 leave days and is ranked by days off per leave day.
What this counts
Nationwide public holidays of Netherlands only, and a Monday to Friday working week. Regional and local holidays are not included. The holiday list is on the Netherlands public holidays page.
Netherlands bridge days 2026
9 options in 2026, best value first.
Best value
- Take 1 day (Fri 2 Jan 2026) for at least 4 days off in a row, around Nieuwjaarsdag.
- Take 1 day (Fri 15 May 2026) for 4 days off in a row, around Hemelvaartsdag.
- Take 4 days (Mon 28 Dec to Thu 31 Dec 2026) for 10 days off in a row, around Eerste Kerstdag, Tweede Kerstdag and Nieuwjaarsdag.
Every bridge in 2026
| Leave to take | Days off in a row | Public holidays | Days off per leave day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day Fri 2 Jan 2026 | At least 4 Thu 1 Jan to Sun 4 Jan 2026 | Nieuwjaarsdag (Thu 1 Jan) | 4 |
| 1 day Fri 15 May 2026 | 4 Thu 14 May to Sun 17 May 2026 | Hemelvaartsdag (Thu 14 May) | 4 |
| 4 days Mon 28 Dec to Thu 31 Dec 2026 | 10 Fri 25 Dec 2026 to Sun 3 Jan 2027 | Eerste Kerstdag (Fri 25 Dec), Tweede Kerstdag (Sat 26 Dec), Nieuwjaarsdag (Fri 1 Jan) | 2.5 |
| 4 days Tue 7 Apr to Fri 10 Apr 2026 | 9 Sat 4 Apr to Sun 12 Apr 2026 | Eerste Paasdag (Sun 5 Apr), Tweede Paasdag (Mon 6 Apr) | 2.25 |
| 4 days Tue 28 Apr to Fri 1 May 2026 | 9 Sat 25 Apr to Sun 3 May 2026 | Koningsdag (Mon 27 Apr) | 2.25 |
| 4 days Mon 11 May to Wed 13 May and Fri 15 May 2026 | 9 Sat 9 May to Sun 17 May 2026 | Hemelvaartsdag (Thu 14 May) | 2.25 |
| 4 days Tue 26 May to Fri 29 May 2026 | 9 Sat 23 May to Sun 31 May 2026 | Eerste Pinksterdag (Sun 24 May), Tweede Pinksterdag (Mon 25 May) | 2.25 |
| 4 days Mon 21 Dec to Thu 24 Dec 2026 | 9 Sat 19 Dec to Sun 27 Dec 2026 | Eerste Kerstdag (Fri 25 Dec), Tweede Kerstdag (Sat 26 Dec) | 2.25 |
| 3 days Mon 11 May to Wed 13 May 2026 | 6 Sat 9 May to Thu 14 May 2026 | Hemelvaartsdag (Thu 14 May) | 2 |
"At least": the break reaches a date outside the years we hold holidays for, so it may be longer.
Netherlands bridge days 2027
8 options in 2027, best value first.
Best value
- Take 1 day (Mon 26 Apr 2027) for 4 days off in a row, around Koningsdag.
- Take 1 day (Fri 7 May 2027) for 4 days off in a row, around Hemelvaartsdag.
- Take 4 days (Tue 30 Mar to Fri 2 Apr 2027) for 9 days off in a row, around Eerste Paasdag and Tweede Paasdag.
Every bridge in 2027
| Leave to take | Days off in a row | Public holidays | Days off per leave day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day Mon 26 Apr 2027 | 4 Sat 24 Apr to Tue 27 Apr 2027 | Koningsdag (Tue 27 Apr) | 4 |
| 1 day Fri 7 May 2027 | 4 Thu 6 May to Sun 9 May 2027 | Hemelvaartsdag (Thu 6 May) | 4 |
| 4 days Tue 30 Mar to Fri 2 Apr 2027 | 9 Sat 27 Mar to Sun 4 Apr 2027 | Eerste Paasdag (Sun 28 Mar), Tweede Paasdag (Mon 29 Mar) | 2.25 |
| 4 days Mon 26 Apr and Wed 28 Apr to Fri 30 Apr 2027 | 9 Sat 24 Apr to Sun 2 May 2027 | Koningsdag (Tue 27 Apr) | 2.25 |
| 4 days Mon 3 May to Wed 5 May and Fri 7 May 2027 | 9 Sat 1 May to Sun 9 May 2027 | Hemelvaartsdag (Thu 6 May) | 2.25 |
| 4 days Tue 18 May to Fri 21 May 2027 | 9 Sat 15 May to Sun 23 May 2027 | Eerste Pinksterdag (Sun 16 May), Tweede Pinksterdag (Mon 17 May) | 2.25 |
| 3 days Wed 28 Apr to Fri 30 Apr 2027 | 6 Tue 27 Apr to Sun 2 May 2027 | Koningsdag (Tue 27 Apr) | 2 |
| 3 days Mon 3 May to Wed 5 May 2027 | 6 Sat 1 May to Thu 6 May 2027 | Hemelvaartsdag (Thu 6 May) | 2 |
How the days are found
- A leave day is a Monday to Friday that is not a public holiday.
- A bridge is 1 to 4 leave days that fill the whole gap between two runs of days off, at least one of which includes a public holiday on a weekday. Taking the Friday before a Monday holiday only lengthens a long weekend, so it is not listed.
- Days off in a row counts every calendar day from the first day off to the last, weekends included. A bridge across New Year uses the next year's holidays.
- Best value first: most days off per leave day, then the longer break, then the earlier date.
- "At least" marks a break that reaches a date outside the years we hold holidays for. It may be longer.
Your contract, collective agreement or company calendar may give you more days off, or fewer. Check those before you book.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best bridge day in Netherlands in 2026?
Take 1 day (Fri 2 Jan 2026) for at least 4 days off in a row, around Nieuwjaarsdag. That is the best ratio of days off to leave days in 2026 on this page.
What is the best bridge day in Netherlands in 2027?
Take 1 day (Mon 26 Apr 2027) for 4 days off in a row, around Koningsdag. That is the best ratio of days off to leave days in 2027 on this page.
Which holidays and working days does this use?
The nationwide public holidays of Netherlands for 2026 and 2027, the same list as our Netherlands public holidays page, and a Monday to Friday working week. Regional and local holidays are not included.
Can SquadBear count Dutch public holidays in leave requests?
Yes. When an admin adds a Netherlands holiday calendar, SquadBear prefills these nationwide holidays, and leave counted in working days (the default) skips them. Admins can add regional or company days to the calendar.
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