Paid annual leave and public holidays in the Netherlands (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: The minimum is four times the hours worked per week, each year. No law makes particular public holidays days off for employees; that depends on the collective agreement or contract.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Minimum paid leave a year (weeks)Full-time employee | 4 weeks [1] |
| Minimum paid leave as the law states itFull-time employee | Four times the number of hours worked per week, each year. [1] |
| National public holidays a yearFull-time employee | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Public holidays and annual leaveFull-time employee | ⚠ Not yet verified |
Notes
- The Rijksoverheid page lists the official holidays but does not state a number, and says no law makes particular holidays days off for employees.
- The official page read does not say whether public holidays count as leave days. The text of Book 7 of the Civil Code on leave could not be read.
Sources
- Rijksoverheid: Ik heb een nulurencontract. Heb ik recht op vakantiedagen en vakantiegeld? (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
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