About Liberation Day in Netherlands

Liberation Day is a public holiday in Netherlands. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

Liberation Day: Past and Future Observances

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Year Date Weekday Name Holiday Type
2020 Tuesday Liberation Day Public Holiday
2025 Monday Liberation Day Public Holiday
2030 Sunday Liberation Day Public Holiday
2035 Saturday Liberation Day Public Holiday

FAQ — Liberation Day in Netherlands

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Liberation Day is a public holiday observed in Netherlands. It is classified as a Public Holiday. See the dates, history and observance details on this page, or browse all public holidays in Netherlands.

Last year, Liberation Day was observed on {'year': 2025, 'name': 'Liberation Day', 'date_iso': '2025-05-05', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2025, 5, 5), 'date_display': '05 May 2025', 'day_of_week': 'Monday'} in Netherlands.

Yes, Liberation Day is recognized as a public holiday in Netherlands. Most government offices, banks and many schools close, and some businesses may operate on reduced hours. Specific closures vary by industry and region.

You can download an iCal (.ics) file for Liberation Day from this page and import it into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, or any standard calendar app. The Netherlands holidays page lists every other holiday you can subscribe to the same way.

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