Public Holidays

Most bridges and locks work Sunday hours on holidays (feestdagen, abbreviated as fd) and it is useful to be aware of these dates to avoid unexpected blockages. It is also a time when most towns organise special events and festivals so it is nice to plan to make the most of these festivities by arriving in the right place at the right time.

	2008	2009	2010	2011
Easter (Pasen)	23 March	12 April	4 April	24 April
Queen's Day (Koninginnedag)	30 April
Ascension Day (Hemelvaart)	1 May	21 May	13 May	2 June
Whit Weekend (Pinksteren) (50 days after Easter)	Sun 11, Mon 12 May	Sun 31 May, Mon 1 June	Sun 23, Mon 24 May	Sun 12, Mon 13 Jun
Gronings Ontzet (Groningen's Relief) No bridge service - applies in Groningen only	28 August
Pekela Annual Market No bridge service - applies to Pekel Aa & Pekela Hoofddiep only (2nd Saturday in September)	8 Sept	12 Sept