Visiting Amsterdam during the winter holidays season? Many Amsterdam museums are open on Christmas Day (25 December 2025), New Year’s Eve (31 December 2025) and New Year’s Day (1 January 2026). Check the opening hours!
Christmas exposition at the Willet-Holthuysen museum
- Amsterdam Light Festival 2025/2026
- How does public transport work on New Year’s Eve?
- Visit 70 museums and use public transport for free with the I amsterdam city card. See what is included and order it online.
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Amsterdam museums opening hours during the holiday season 2025/2026
Van Gogh Museum. 24 – 26 December 2025 and 31 December 2025: from 9:00 to 17:00. On 1 January open from 11.00 to 18.00. Book tickets >>
The Rijksmuseum is open daily from 9:00 to 17:00, including 25 December 2025 and 1 January 2026. Book tickets >>
Moco Museum of modern art with Banksy exhibition. On 24, 25 and 31 December 2025 open from 09:00 to 20:00. On 1 January 2026 open from 11:00 to 21:00. Book tickets >>
Madame Tussauds Museum. On 25 December 2025 is open from 11:00 to 17:30. On 1 January 2026 from 11:00 to 20:00. Book tickets >>
The Amsterdam Dungeon. On 25 December 2025 open from 11:00 to 16:15. On 1 January 2026 from 11:00 to 20:00. Book tickets >>
Red Light Secrets prostitution museum is open on 24 – 26 December from 11:00 to 18:00, on 31 December 2024 from 11:00 to 17:00 and 1 January 2026 from 14:00 to 21:45. Book tickets >>
ARTIS Royal Zoo is open every day from 9:00 to 17:00. Book tickets >>
Micropia on 24 – 26 December open from 09:00 to 17:00, on 1 January 2026 open from 10:00 to 17:00. Book tickets >>
Anne Frank Museum. On 25 and 31 December from 09:00 to 17:00.
The Jewish Historical Museum is open on 25 December and 31 December from 11.00 to 16.00. On 1 January is open from 12.00 to 17.00. Book tickets >>
The Rembrandt House Museum is closed on 25 December. On 24th and 31rd of December is open from 10.00 to 17.00. On the 1st of January 2026 is open from 11.00 to 18.00. Book tickets >>
Museum Ons’ Lieve Heer op Solder is open on 25 December and 1 January from 10.00 to 18.00. Book tickets >>
The Heineken Experience is open on 25 December and 1 January from 10.30 to 19.30 (last admission at 17.30). Book tickets >>
EYE film Museum is open on Christmas Day from 10.00 to 19.00. On 31 December, EYE at 18.00. On New Year’s Day, EYE is open again from 10.00 to 19.00.
Please note. We have collected information from museums’ official websites, checked and double-checked it carefully. However this information is subject to change. Please check the opening hours before your visit and book tickets on advance.
Stay in Amsterdam for Christmas
If you want to stay in the most beautiful area of Amsterdam, choose a hotel along the canals. Some good options include Ambassade hotel, Hotel Estheréa, Andaz Prinsengracht, Banks Mansion, and Pulitzer hotel.
Travelling by public transport on New Year’s Eve
On New Year’s Eve (31 December 2025) you can use all GVB buses, trams, metros and ferries in Amsterdam until 20.00.
On Sunday, 1 January 2026 the GVB timetable starts at 01:30. This applies to all GVB night buses, metro lines 52 and 54. A ticket for the night bus costs € 5,40. It is also included in GVB multi-day tickets. The timetable for Sundays and public holidays applies to all other GVB transport.
On New Year’s Eve (31 December 2025) there will also be no trains after 20:00. Train service will resume on New Year’s Day around 10:00.
On the Rotterdam-Schiphol-Amsterdam-Utrecht night network, a train will run every hour from 01:00 on New Year’s Day.
Planning to travel on New Year’s Eve? Check the actual departure times in advance.
Tip! Use the Glimble app to get the most up-to-date travel information:
Are there canal cruises on New Year’s Eve and Day?
Yes, you can take canal cruises in Amsterdam both on NYE 31 December 2025 (last departure at 15:15) and on 1 January 2026 (first departure on 10:00). Book tickets online to secure your spot.
Amsterdam Light festival cruises don’t operate on New Year’s Eve, but they start running from 16:30 on 1 January 2026.
Enjoy your winter holidays in Amsterdam!
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