FlagdayYear almanac · NL
Flag days in Netherlands 2026
Official and recommended flag days in Netherlands in 2026, with dates and sources.
Birthday of Princess Beatrix
A limited instruction for principal central-government buildings. The orange pennant accompanies the flag. Private participation is voluntary.
OfficialRequired: Government buildings · Recommended: Public authorities · Recommended: Private residents, Private organisations, BusinessesKing's Day
An expanded instruction for central-government buildings. The orange pennant accompanies the flag. Private participation is voluntary.
OfficialPublic holidayRequired: Government buildings · Recommended: Public authorities · Recommended: Private residents, Private organisations, BusinessesNational Remembrance Day
On 4 May, the flag is flown at half-mast from 18:00 until local sunset, without the orange pennant. Private participation is voluntary.
Half-mastRequired: Government buildings · Recommended: Public authorities · Recommended: Private residents, Private organisations, BusinessesLiberation Day
An expanded instruction for central-government buildings from local sunrise until local sunset. Private participation is voluntary.
OfficialPublic holidayRequired: Government buildings · Recommended: Public authorities · Recommended: Private residents, Private organisations, BusinessesBirthday of Queen Máxima
A limited instruction for principal central-government buildings. The orange pennant accompanies the flag. Private participation is voluntary.
OfficialRequired: Government buildings · Recommended: Public authorities · Recommended: Private residents, Private organisations, BusinessesVeterans Day
The last Saturday in June is included in the national flag instruction. Private participation is voluntary.
OfficialRequired: Government buildings · Recommended: Public authorities · Recommended: Private residents, Private organisations, BusinessesCommemoration of the Formal End of the Second World War
A national commemoration included in the flag instruction. Private participation is voluntary.
OfficialRequired: Government buildings · Recommended: Public authorities · Recommended: Private residents, Private organisations, BusinessesPrinsjesdag
The flag instruction on this day applies only in The Hague. Private participation is voluntary.
OfficialRequired: Government buildings · Recommended: Public authorities · Recommended: Private residents, Private organisations, BusinessesBirthday of the Princess of Orange
A limited instruction for principal central-government buildings. The orange pennant accompanies the flag. Private participation is voluntary.
OfficialRequired: Government buildings · Recommended: Public authorities · Recommended: Private residents, Private organisations, BusinessesKingdom Day
A limited instruction for principal central-government buildings. Private participation is voluntary.
OfficialRequired: Government buildings · Recommended: Public authorities · Recommended: Private residents, Private organisations, Businesses