Koningsdag | Het Koninklijk Huis
Koningsdag is de nationale feestdag waarop de verjaardag van de Koning wordt gevierd. Als 27 april op een zondag valt, wordt Koningsdag de dag ervoor gevierd.
www.koninklijkhuis.nlHere’s the latest on Koningsdag as of now:
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Koningsdag 2026 is celebrated on Monday, April 27, marking the birthday of King Willem-Alexander. Many Dutch cities host vrijmarkten (flea markets), concerts, and public festivities, with major events in Amsterdam and other large cities.[3][4]
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In the lead-up, preparations focus on transport changes and crowd management. Dutch media note extra trains, altered bus routes, and station closures to accommodate the huge turnout.[1][3]
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National and royal notes: Koningsdag is the national holiday to honor the king; if April 27 falls on a Sunday, celebrations shift to the preceding day, though 2026’s date is a Monday. The tradition includes orange-themed nationwide celebrations and various official and community activities.[5][3]
If you want, I can pull a current, localized rundown for Los Angeles-area travelers attending Koningsdag events in the Netherlands or help you plan a Koningsdag-themed trip itinerary. Would you like that?
Cited sources: Koningsdag live coverage and Dutch holiday guidelines, general Koningsdag overview and date rules.[1][3][5]