The Netherlands

Independence Day, July 25. Commemorates the constitutional monarchy assured during the nineteenth century.
Liberation Day, May 5. Anniversary of the withdrawal of Nazi troops in 1945. See also World War II.
Queen's Day, April 30. A national holiday commemorating Queen Beatrix's investiture in 1980 and former Queen Juliana's birthday. Also celebrated in Aruba.
Beggar's Day, November 11. See Saint Martin.
Sinterklaas, December 6. Saint Nicholas' Day. Sinterklaas Eve is also celebrated. See also Saint Nicholas and Christmas.

Public holidays   New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Queen's Day, Liberation Day, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, Christmas.

Netherlands Antilles

Public holidays   New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Queen's Birthday (Apr 30), Labor Day (May 1), Ascension Day, Curaçao Day (Jul 2), Bonaire Day (Sep 6), St Maarten Day (Nov 11), St Eustatius Day (Nov 16), Saba Day (Dec 6), Christmas. Additional public holidays: Lenten Carnival in Curaçao and Bonaire, Whit Monday in St Maarten, Saba and St Eustatius.