We are already well into 2026, so it’s time to catch up on the best days of the year! Whether you are off work during the holidays or just fancy some local fun, below you will find a handy overview of official public holidays and typical Groningen events. Handy for your diary! Check out the latest updates on Inside Groningen.
Official public holidays in Groningen in 2026
Below is an overview of the official public holidays in Groningen in 2025:
- New Year’s Day: Thursday 1 January 2026
- Flower Market: Friday 3 April 2026
- Easter (Easter Sunday and Easter Monday): Sunday 5 & Monday 6 April 2026
- King’s Day: Monday 27 April 2026
- Liberation Day: Tuesday 5 May 2026
- Ascension Day: Thursday, 14 May 2026
- Pentecost (First and Second Pentecost): Sunday 24 & Monday 25 May 2026
- Gronings Ontzet (Bommen Berend): Friday 28 August 2026
- Christmas: Thursday 25 & Friday 26 December 2025
- Christmas: Friday 25 & Saturday 26 December 2026
Tip: Tens of thousands of visitors flock to the city, especially around the time of the Bloemenjaarmarkt (Flower Market) and King’s Day. Would you like to stay overnight? Be sure to book your hotel in Groningen well in advance!
Other special days
In addition to the official public holidays, there are a number of occasions that make Groningen unique. Be sure to mark these local favourites in your calendar:
- Easter Fire: Sunday 5 April 2026
- Meikermis: Thursday 7 May to Sunday 17 May 2026
- KEI Week: Monday 10 August to Friday 14 August 2026
- Noorderzon: Thursday 13 August to Sunday 23 August 2026
- 4 miles from Groningen: Sunday 11 October 2026
And check our calendar for the best events in Groningen.
