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Public Holidays (Feestdagen) PDF Print E-mail
Written by Louise Busby   
Tuesday, 23 June 2009 18:25

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.

  2009 2010 2011
Easter (Pasen) 
 12 April  4 April  24 April
Queen's Day (Koninginnedag)  30 April
Ascension Day (Hemelvaart)  21 May 13 May   2 June

Whit Weekend (Pinksteren)
(50 days after Easter)

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)
 12 Sept   

 

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