Hemelvaartsdag is a public holiday in Netherlands. This page collects the date for each year, plus other holidays in the country's calendar.
Hemelvaartsdag is officially observed as a public holiday in Netherlands. We are building out a longer history & traditions section for this holiday. In the meantime, the calendar below shows Hemelvaartsdag's date across multiple years and how it interacts with the country's long-weekend opportunities.
Hemelvaartsdag observance varies by community and region within Netherlands. Government offices, banks, and schools are typically closed.
Future dates for moving holidays (Easter, Eid, Lunar New Year, Diwali, etc.) are computed and approximate; the actual public-holiday date in some countries is fixed by official decree closer to the date.