🇳🇱 Long Weekends in Netherlands 2026
12
Opportunities
10
Public Holidays
10
Max Days Off
4:1
Best Efficiency
26
Total PTO for All
Pro Tip
In 2026, Netherlands has 4 free long weekends and 8 bridge opportunities. Best deal: take 1 day off around New Year's Day for 4 consecutive days off (efficiency: 4:1).
Bridge Day Opportunities
New Year's Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
Good Friday
4 days off — no PTO needed
Ascension Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
King's Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Whit Sunday
3 days off — no PTO needed
Christmas Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Good Friday
Take 4 PTO → Get 10 days off
New Year's Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
King's Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Ascension Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Whit Sunday
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Christmas Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Strategic PTO Plans
Zero-PTO Long Weekends
Enjoy 4 natural long weekends — 13 days off with no PTO needed!
13 days off — no PTO needed
Best Single Day
Take 1 day off around New Year's Day (Jan 01–04) and get 4 days off.
Take 1 PTO days → Get 4 days off
Maximum Vacation
Take 4 days off around Good Friday (Apr 03–12) for a 10-day vacation.
Take 4 PTO days → Get 10 days off