Week Calendar 2026
Week numbers for Netherlands in 2026
What week is it?
All weeks in 2026
| Week | Start (Mon) | End (Sun) | Working days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | |||
Week 1 Nieuwjaar | Dec 29 | Jan 4 | 4 |
Week 2 | Jan 5 | Jan 11 | 5 |
Week 3 | Jan 12 | Jan 18 | 5 |
Week 4 | Jan 19 | Jan 25 | 5 |
Week 5 | Jan 26 | Feb 1 | 5 |
| February 2026 | |||
Week 6 | Feb 2 | Feb 8 | 5 |
Week 7 | Feb 9 | Feb 15 | 5 |
Week 8 | Feb 16 | Feb 22 | 5 |
Week 9 | Feb 23 | Mar 1 | 5 |
| March 2026 | |||
Week 10 | Mar 2 | Mar 8 | 5 |
Week 11 | Mar 9 | Mar 15 | 5 |
Week 12 | Mar 16 | Mar 22 | 5 |
Week 13 | Mar 23 | Mar 29 | 5 |
| April 2026 | |||
Week 14 | Mar 30 | Apr 5 | 5 |
Week 15 Tweede paasdag | Apr 6 | Apr 12 | 4 |
Week 16 | Apr 13 | Apr 19 | 5 |
Week 17 | Apr 20 | Apr 26 | 5 |
Week 18 Koningsdag | Apr 27 | May 3 | 4 |
| May 2026 | |||
Week 19 | May 4 | May 10 | 5 |
Week 20 Hemelvaartsdag | May 11 | May 17 | 4 |
Week 21 | May 18 | May 24 | 5 |
Week 22 Tweede pinksterdag | May 25 | May 31 | 4 |
| June 2026 | |||
Week 23 | Jun 1 | Jun 7 | 5 |
Week 24 | Jun 8 | Jun 14 | 5 |
Week 25 | Jun 15 | Jun 21 | 5 |
Week 26 | Jun 22 | Jun 28 | 5 |
| July 2026 | |||
Week 27 | Jun 29 | Jul 5 | 5 |
Week 28 | Jul 6 | Jul 12 | 5 |
Week 29 | Jul 13 | Jul 19 | 5 |
Week 30 | Jul 20 | Jul 26 | 5 |
Week 31 | Jul 27 | Aug 2 | 5 |
| August 2026 | |||
Week 32 | Aug 3 | Aug 9 | 5 |
Week 33 | Aug 10 | Aug 16 | 5 |
Week 34 | Aug 17 | Aug 23 | 5 |
Week 35 | Aug 24 | Aug 30 | 5 |
| September 2026 | |||
Week 36 | Aug 31 | Sep 6 | 5 |
Week 37 | Sep 7 | Sep 13 | 5 |
Week 38 | Sep 14 | Sep 20 | 5 |
Week 39 | Sep 21 | Sep 27 | 5 |
| October 2026 | |||
Week 40 | Sep 28 | Oct 4 | 5 |
Week 41 | Oct 5 | Oct 11 | 5 |
Week 42 | Oct 12 | Oct 18 | 5 |
Week 43 | Oct 19 | Oct 25 | 5 |
Week 44 | Oct 26 | Nov 1 | 5 |
| November 2026 | |||
Week 45 | Nov 2 | Nov 8 | 5 |
Week 46 | Nov 9 | Nov 15 | 5 |
Week 47 | Nov 16 | Nov 22 | 5 |
Week 48 | Nov 23 | Nov 29 | 5 |
| December 2026 | |||
Week 49 | Nov 30 | Dec 6 | 5 |
Week 50 | Dec 7 | Dec 13 | 5 |
Week 51 | Dec 14 | Dec 20 | 5 |
Week 52 Kerstmis | Dec 21 | Dec 27 | 4 |
Week 53 Oudejaarsavond | Dec 28 | Jan 3 | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
What week number is it now?
The current week number is shown at the top of this page. Year 2026 has 53 ISO weeks in total.
How many weeks are there in 2026?
Year 2026 has 53 ISO weeks according to the ISO 8601 standard. Week 1 is the week containing the first Thursday of the year.
When does week 1 start in 2026?
Week 1 of 2026 starts on Dec 29. According to ISO 8601, week 1 is the week containing the first Thursday of the year.
The Netherlands observes 8 to 9 official public holidays per year - relatively few compared to other EU countries. On these days, employees are entitled to paid leave, provided this is stipulated in the employment contract or collective agreement. HR and payroll administrators must account for specific exceptions, such as the five-yearly status of Liberation Day.
Is Liberation Day (5 May) in 2026 a mandatory day off for all employees?
No, Liberation Day is only an official public holiday in so-called lustrum years - years divisible by five, such as 2025 and 2030. In 2026, it is therefore not an official public holiday. Many employers do grant their employees time off on 5 May, but this is a choice based on the collective agreement or employment contract, not a legal obligation.
Good Friday is not on the list of official public holidays - how should I handle this as an employer?
Good Friday is indeed not an official public holiday in the Netherlands, but is recognized as a day off by many employers and in various collective agreements. Check the applicable collective agreement or employment contract to determine whether employees are entitled to this day. If no agreement has been made, you are not required to treat Good Friday as a paid day off.
What happens if King's Day falls on a Sunday - is a substitute day off designated?
The Netherlands does not have a general system of substitute days off. King's Day is an exception to this: if 27 April falls on a Sunday, the celebration - and the official day off - is moved to Saturday 26 April. In 2026, King's Day falls on a Monday, so this exception does not apply.
Are Ascension Day and Whit Monday official public holidays in the Netherlands?
Yes, both Ascension Day (Thursday 14 May 2026) and Whit Monday (Monday 25 May 2026) are official public holidays in the Netherlands. This distinguishes the Netherlands from many other EU countries where these days are not public holidays. Employees are entitled to paid leave on these days, unless the collective agreement or employment contract stipulates otherwise.
New Year's Eve (31 December) is listed as a bank holiday - what does this mean for payroll administration?
New Year's Eve is not an official public holiday in the Netherlands and does not automatically entitle employees to a day off or additional compensation. Whether employees have time off on 31 December depends entirely on what is agreed in the collective agreement or employment contract. Check on a per-employee basis whether any arrangements apply, so that you execute leave recording and salary processing correctly.