Ascension Day Netherlands 2025

Ascension Day Netherlands 2025. Ascension day, known as 'hemelvaartsdag' in dutch, is celebrated on the 40th day of easter and is a public holiday in the netherlands. Explore ascension day in the netherlands, a day that blends religious observance with unique traditions like 'dauwtrappen' and outdoor family fun.

Kings day falls on a sunday this year, so will be celebrated a day early instead. Key national holidays, such as king’s day and liberation day, celebrate dutch history and monarchy, while christian observances like easter, ascension day, and christmas.