✅ Netherlands Calendar — One-Page
Overview
The Netherlands observes a combination of cultural
traditions, international awareness dates, and family-oriented events during
this month. There are no national public holidays within this specific
month, but several Dutch cultural observances and traditions take place.
✅ Event Types Overview
(Netherlands)
1. Public Holidays
No official national public holidays fall in this month.
Dutch public holidays occur mainly in other periods such as King’s Day,
Liberation Day, Easter, Pentecost, and Christmas.
2. International Days
International days commonly recognized in the Netherlands
include:
- World
Diabetes Day – 14
- International
Day for Tolerance – 16
- Universal
Children's Day – 20
- World
Television Day – 21
These may be acknowledged through schools, media, or
awareness campaigns.
3. Religious Days
The Netherlands is historically Christian (Catholic &
Protestant), but this month contains no major Christian feast days.
4. Cultural Events
The Netherlands has unique cultural observances during this
month:
– Sint-Maarten (St. Martin’s Day) – 11
Children walk with lanterns singing songs and receive
treats.
Celebrated mainly in the northern provinces (e.g., Groningen, Friesland,
Drenthe, North Holland).
– Sinterklaas Season Begins
Around mid-November, Sinterklaas arrives in the
Netherlands (NTR nationwide arrival event).
Although the arrival date varies each year, it always falls mid-November
and is widely celebrated.
5. Historical Events
No national historic remembrance days this month.
6. Awareness Days
Widely recognized through government and social
institutions:
- World
Diabetes Day – 14
- International
Day for Tolerance – 16
7. Special Family Days
– Sint-Maarten – 11
Also treated as a family/children’s event due to lantern
walks and street celebration.