Public holidays in the Caribbean Netherlands
Your employer decides whether to open on an official holiday. If it closes on one of your working days, you are still paid; on irregular shifts, working an official holiday is paid double.
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| Date | Day | Holiday | Day off? |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Official holiday |
| December 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Official holiday |
Earlier in 2026 (8)
| Date | Day | Holiday | Day off? |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Official holiday |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday2 days before Easter Sunday | Official holiday |
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter SundayEaster Sunday each year | Official holiday |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday1 day after Easter Sunday | Official holiday |
| April 27 | Monday | King's DayApril 27; moved to the preceding Saturday when it falls on Sunday | Official holiday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Official holiday |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day39 days after Easter Sunday | Official holiday |
| May 24 | Sunday | Whit Sunday49 days after Easter Sunday | Official holiday |
Regional, employer and school closures can differ, and the government can announce extra days off during the year.
About this calendar
This calendar includes official holidays for the Caribbean Netherlands from 2026 through 2031. Regional and employer closures can differ, and the government can add or move a day off during the year.