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Koningsdag (King's Day)

27 April 2026

2026

27 April 2026

2027

27 April 2027

Where

Amsterdam

What it is

Koningsdag (King's Day) explained

The king's birthday turns the whole city orange: a free-for-all street market where anyone may sell anything, boats packed gunwale to gunwale on the canals and music on every bridge.

Dates can shift by a day or two when a local council moves the programme to a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel. Accommodation in Amsterdam tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.

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Koningsdag (King's Day), explained

What is Koningsdag (King's Day)?

The king's birthday turns the whole city orange: a free-for-all street market where anyone may sell anything, boats packed gunwale to gunwale on the canals and music on every bridge. It's a culture event held in Amsterdam.

When is Koningsdag (King's Day) in 2026?

Koningsdag (King's Day) runs 27 April 2026 in Amsterdam. Councils can move the exact days by a day or two to land on a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel.

When is Koningsdag (King's Day) in 2027?

The provisional 2027 dates are 27 April 2027, in Amsterdam.

Is Koningsdag (King's Day) free to attend?

Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Koningsdag (King's Day) is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.

Where should I stay for Koningsdag (King's Day)?

Book a room in Amsterdam itself as early as you can: accommodation for this kind of festival sells out weeks ahead and prices climb sharply for the main night. A base in Amsterdam also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.

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