When is Easter in 2026? How to spend Easter in the Netherlands? Here are some tips how to organize a nice Easter 2026 weekend for your family in Amsterdam or the nature areas of the Netherlands.
Easter 2026 in the Netherlands – dates:
- Easter Sunday / Eerste Paasdag – 5 April, 2026
- Easter Monday / Tweede Paasdag – 6 April, 2026
Here are some tips how to celebrate Easter 2026 in Amsterdam and the Netherlands.
If you plan to visit Keukenhof during the Easter break (4 – 6 April 2026), make sure you book tickets in advance, as they will be sold out closer to the date.
Keukenhof entrance tickets for your selected dates are sold out? Check entry + bus transfer tickets availability.
Book Keukenhof entrance tickets or combi-tickets or Keukenhof + transfer tickets from Amsterdam, from Schiphol airport, from Rotterdam and from The Hague for the 2026 season in advance.
| Ticket | Price | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Keukenhof entrance tickets | € 21,50 | Book >> |
| Combi-tickets (entrance + public transport) | from € 33,50 | Book >> |
| Bus from Amsterdam (including entrance) | € 35 – € 53,40 | Book >> |
| Bus from Schiphol airport (including entrance) | from € 42,50 | Book >> |
Popular private Keukenhof and tulip tours in 2026:
- Private Keukenhof and windmills tour, from € 397 per person
- Private helicopter tulip tour from heliport Amsterdam, from €1,670 per group up to 3
Are the museums in Amsterdam open on Easter?
Most of the museums in Amsterdam are open on Easter, but there can be some exceptions. We recommend to check opening times and book tickets in advance to make sure you can visit the museums of your choice.
- Van Gogh museum private tour – from € 190
- Rijksmuseum private tour – from € 260
Plan your Easter 2026 family vacation in the Netherlands
The second day of Easter (Tweede Paasdag) always falls on a Monday, which means that the weekend has an extra day. The perfect opportunity to take a short break!
Nice hotels for an Easter getaway in the Netherlands:
- Hotel de Blanke Top, near the beach in Zeeland, with spa and great views on the dunes.
- Castle Steenenburg, in a renovated historic castle.
- Hotel Kasteel Bloemendaal, in a historical marvellous castle in Limburg. You can combine your stay with visits to the cities like Aachen, Düsseldorf or Maastricht.
- Relais & Chateaux Hotel Landgoed Het Roode Koper, in the woods of The Veluwe area.
- B&B Saense huisje, cosy little summer house close to nature.
Big hotels in Amsterdam usually serve sophisticated Easter brunches. The good options are:
- Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam
- InterContinental Amstel Hotel
- Grand Hotel Amrâth
- Andaz Amsterdam
- Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky.
If you prefer to stay away from big hotels and crowds, consider booking a private holiday home for your Easter 2026 weekend in the Netherlands. You can find nice accomodations here:
Photo: Picturesque house surrounded by water near the Biesbosch
Easter in Amsterdam: plan your trip
- Arriving to the Netherlands by plane? This is how you can easily get from the airport to the city center.
- Travelling from another European city (Paris, Brussels, Berlin) by an international train? It will take you to Amsterdam Central station in the city center.
- There are hundreds of nice hotels in Amsterdam for every taste and bugdet. We recommend Ambassade hotel, Andaz Prinsengracht and other hotels in the Nine Streets area on the canal belt of Amsterdam.
- Travel by public transport in Amsterdam with an unlimited pass for 1-7 days.
- Alternatively buy the I amsterdam city card, which includes public transport, museums entrance, canal cruise and 24 hours bike rental.
- Check out our list of top 15 best things to do in Amsterdam.
Enjoy your Easter 2026 weekend in the Netherlands!
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