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Quick answer
In 2026, 7 leave days can give you 22 days off in Netherlands — 3.1x the time off for the leave you spend.
4 separate breaks throughout the year by targeting every bridge day opportunity.
Total days off
22
Leave days used
7
Efficiency ratio
3.1x
Efficiency score
84%
Excellent
Best days off
22
Leave used
7
Efficiency ratio
3.1x
Best month
March
Based on the top scenario
22 days off
4 separate breaks throughout the year by targeting every bridge day opportunity.
Off
22
Leave
7
Eff.
3.1x
13 days off
Save most leave for one 13-day break.
Off
13
Leave
7
Eff.
1.9x
22 days off
0 of 4 breaks align with school holidays for maximum family time.
Off
22
Leave
7
Eff.
3.1x
22 days off
Breaks spread across 2 quarters for a balanced year.
Off
22
Leave
7
Eff.
3.1x
Jan 1–4
4 days off using 1 leave days.
Mar 28–Apr 6
10 days off using 4 leave days.
May 2–5
4 days off using 1 leave days.
May 14–17
4 days off using 1 leave days.
March is the strongest month to plan around.
March is the strongest month to plan around.
Check the official Netherlands calendar before booking — employers can differ on observed dates.
Review the official holiday calendar.
Check the ranked break windows for the year.
Compare public holidays and long weekends for 2026.
Compare public holidays and long weekends for 2026.
Open the country hub for all its holiday pages.
See whether Netherlands's 2026 calendar really is the better one to plan around.