Koningsdag (King’s Day)- Netherlands

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Koningsdag (King’s Day) is a holiday in the Netherlands to mark the Monarch’s official birthday. The day is celebrated with flea markets, concerts, outdoor parties, etc. Celebrations take place throughout the Netherlands. However, one city each year holds an extra large celebrate attended by the Royal Family.

Koningsdag has taken place on various dates throughout history depending on when the monarch’s birthday is. Currently, the holiday takes place on April 27th which is King Willem-Alexander’s actual birthday. (If the 27th is a Sunday, then Koningsdag takes place the day before.)

This day has also been known as Koninginnedag (Queen’s Day), during Queen Beatrix, Queen Juliana & Queen Wilhelmina’s reign. And was originally known as Prinsessedag (Princess’s Day), as the day originally marked the heir’s (Princess Wilhelmina) birthday.