# What's Open on Christmas Day (2026-12-25) in Netherlands

> **Holiday Summary**: Christmas Day falls on **2026-12-25**. Christmas Day (Eerste Kerstdag) is a near-total retail shutdown in the Netherlands. Some convenience stores at stations and petrol stations remain open, plus selected restaurants.

## Quick Overview
- **Country**: Netherlands (NL)
- **Holiday**: Christmas Day (Eerste Kerstdag)
- **Date**: 2026-12-25 (2026)
- **Typical Closures**: supermarkets, retail, banks, government

## Chain & Venue Opening Hours

| Venue / Chain | Category | Holiday Status | Operating Hours | Notes / Exemptions | Source / Domain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Heijn | supermarkets | **CLOSED** | Closed | — | ah.nl |
| Jumbo | supermarkets | **CLOSED** | Closed | — | jumbo.com |
| Lidl | supermarkets | **CLOSED** | Closed | — | lidl.nl |
| PLUS | supermarkets | **CLOSED** | Closed | — | plus.nl |
| Dirk | supermarkets | **CLOSED** | Closed | — | dirk.nl |
| HEMA | retail | **CLOSED** | Closed | — | hema.nl |
| Etos | drugstores | **CLOSED** | Closed | — | etos.nl |
| Action | retail | **CLOSED** | Closed | — | action.com |
| GAMMA | diy | **CLOSED** | Closed | — | gamma.nl |
| Praxis | diy | **CLOSED** | Closed | — | praxis.nl |
| Dienstapotheek (Emergency Pharmacy) | pharmacies | **OPEN** | 24 hours | Open 24/7 on all public holidays and nights for urgent medical prescriptions; 24/7 Emergency | apotheek.nl |
| Shell Express & Select | petrol | **OPEN** | 24 hours | Highway and main city locations operate 24/7 with fuel, EV charging & essentials; 24/7 Emergency | shell.nl |
| McDonald's | restaurants | **REDUCED** | 12:00–22:00 | Select locations open with holiday hours | mcdonalds.com |
| PostNL Pakketautomaat 24/7 | postal | **OPEN** | 24 hours | Outdoor automated parcel lockers accessible 24/7; retail service counters closed | postnl.nl |
| ING Bank & Geldmaat | banks | **CLOSED** | Closed | Branch offices closed; outdoor Geldmaat cash machines available 24/7 | ing.nl |
| Huisartsenpost (Urgent GP Care) | healthcare | **OPEN** | 24 hours | Always accessible for urgent health issues that cannot wait until regular GP hours; 24/7 Emergency | thuisarts.nl |
| Rijksmuseum & National Museums | attractions | **OPEN** | 09:00–17:00 | Open 365 days a year including King's Day and Christmas Day | rijksmuseum.nl |
| NS (Nederlandse Spoorwegen) | transit | **REDUCED** | 06:00–01:00 | Operates Sunday timetable on national holidays; special Orange schedule on King's Day | ns.nl |

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