feestdag
holiday, public holiday, feast day
Pronunciation
ˈfeːstˌdɑx
Cultural Note
The Netherlands has relatively few public holidays compared to other European countries: New Year's, Easter (2 days), King's Day, Liberation Day (every 5 years), Ascension Day, Whit Sunday/Monday, Christmas (2 days). Unlike many countries, there are no substitute days if a holiday falls on a weekend.
📝 Example Sentences
Koningsdag is een nationale feestdag.
King's Day is a national holiday.
Op feestdagen zijn de winkels dicht.
On holidays the shops are closed.
Nederland heeft acht officiële feestdagen per jaar.
The Netherlands has eight official holidays per year.
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