AboutPartners[email protected]
Partners
National day

King's Day

יום המלך (הולנד)

Reviewed & updated by יהב עטיה · About the team

27 April, the Dutch king's birthday. The whole country wears orange, Amsterdam becomes one enormous street party with a free flea market (vrijmarkt) and boats packed onto the canals.

When & where

King's Day by country — 2026

In most countries the date is the same: Tuesday 27 April 2027. A few move it to the nearest weekday.

Caribbean

Europe

For the traveller

How it affects a trip

One of the busiest days of the year in Amsterdam — hotels sell out months ahead at double the price. Trains in and out are jammed and some stations close for crowd control. Great to experience, hard to move around.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

When is King's Day in 2026?
Tuesday 27 April 2027 — the same date in 3 countries.
Which countries observe King's Day as a public holiday?
Aruba, Curacao, Netherlands.
What's closed on King's Day?
In countries where it's a public holiday: banks, government offices and most shops close, and public transport shifts to a weekend timetable. Museums and attractions vary — check each one.
Is it a good time to travel around King's Day?
One of the busiest days of the year in Amsterdam — hotels sell out months ahead at double the price. Trains in and out are jammed and some stations close for crowd control. Great to experience, hard to move around.

About this page

Written and checked by the Around the World team. We compare prices across the major providers, cross-check official sources, and update when something changes. We have no stake in any one provider — links are affiliate links, and the price is the same for you.

Sources: Holiday dates: date-holidays · Background: Around the World

How we work