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Holiday breaks
Dutch Christmas holidays: where to go
In the Netherlands the Christmas holiday is one national block of just over two weeks for all regions. That makes it easy to plan, but it also means the whole country competes for the same flights.
The example this page uses
- From
- Amsterdam
- Travelling as
- Couple · 2 people
- Trip length
- 10 days
- Month
- December
- Total budget
- EUR 3,500
- Currency
- EUR
The trip tool works by month, not exact holiday dates. Results are modelled estimates, not live fares. Change any value after opening it.
Official dates and scope
| All regions: 19 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 | National regions; spring dates are advisory and a school may differ. |
Destinations that fit this example
Example: from Amsterdam, 10 days, total budget EUR 3,500, December. Edit any of it in the trip tool.
- AlbaniaAlbaniaEstimated whole trip1,500–2,690 EURWithin budget · Off-season in DecemberOne of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers beach and food.
- EgyptEgyptEstimated whole trip2,530–3,960 EURTight fit · Great in DecemberAffordable on your budget and one of the closest matches to the trip you described. It covers food and beach.
- CzechiaCzechiaEstimated whole trip2,190–3,680 EURTight fit · Great in DecemberOne of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers food.
- MoroccoMoroccoEstimated whole trip2,390–3,760 EURTight fit · Fine in DecemberOne of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers food.
- MontenegroMontenegroEstimated whole trip2,180–3,740 EURTight fit · Off-season in DecemberOne of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers beach and food.
- TürkiyeTürkiyeEstimated whole trip2,170–3,710 EURTight fit · Off-season in DecemberOne of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers food.
What to weigh
- Starting on 19 or 20 December is likely to be busy; a later start may be calmer (planning suggestion, not a fare check).
- Southern Europe is mild but not beach-warm; the Canaries and Egypt are warmer.
- A long-haul trip only makes sense if you can use most of the 16 days.
Questions
- Can my school's dates differ?
- The Christmas holiday is fixed nationally; schools can add a few free days, so check yours.
- Are these live prices?
- No. They are modelled whole-trip estimates for the example inputs shown. Change the departure city, days, budget or party to recalculate.
Sources
- Rijksoverheid — Schoolvakanties 2026-2027 — National regions; spring dates are advisory and a school may differ.
Checked 2026-10-11. Always confirm with your own school, employer or authority.
Related breaks
Photo credits
- Wolfgang Sauber · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- KennyOMG · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- DominikCK1999 · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Badr Rachadi · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- kallerna · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- MusikAnimal · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Costs are modelled estimates for the example inputs, not live holiday fares or exact-date availability. Calendar facts quote official sources for the scope stated; travel tips are editorial planning suggestions.