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What's open on Boxing Day (Tweede Kerstdag) 2026 in Netherlands?

Boxing Day (Tweede Kerstdag) 2026 falls on 26 December 2026.

Tweede Kerstdag sees most shops closed, though DIY stores and furniture outlets often run special opening hours. Hospitality is widely open.

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Chain opening hours

Venue / ChainCategoryHoliday StatusHoursVerification & Source
Dienstapotheek (Emergency Pharmacy)24/7 Duty

Open 24/7 on all public holidays and nights for urgent medical prescriptions

Editorial0900-2768433
Pharmacies & Chemists Open 24 hours
2026-04-20
apotheek.nl
Shell Express & Select24/7 Duty

Highway and main city locations operate 24/7 with fuel, EV charging & essentials

Editorial
Petrol & EV Charging Open 24 hours
2026-04-20
shell.nl
Huisartsenpost (Urgent GP Care)24/7 Duty

Always accessible for urgent health issues that cannot wait until regular GP hours

Editorial112
Urgent Care & Clinics Open 24 hours
2026-04-20
thuisarts.nl
Albert Heijn
Estimate
Supermarkets & Groceries Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
ah.nl
Jumbo
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Supermarkets & Groceries Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
jumbo.com
Lidl
Estimate
Supermarkets & Groceries Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
lidl.nl
PLUS
Estimate
Supermarkets & Groceries Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
plus.nl
Dirk
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Supermarkets & Groceries Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
dirk.nl
HEMA
Editorial
Retail & Shopping Malls Open 10:00–18:00
2025-12-20
hema.nl
Etos
Estimate
Drugstores & Cosmetics Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
etos.nl
Action
Editorial
Retail & Shopping Malls Open 09:00–21:00
2025-12-20
action.com
GAMMA
Estimate
DIY, Garden & Home Closed Closed All Day
2026-08-23
gamma.nl
Praxis
Estimate
DIY, Garden & Home Closed Closed All Day
2026-08-23
praxis.nl
McDonald's

Drive-thrus and city branches operate reduced hours; station branches open late

Editorial
Restaurants & Cafes Reduced hours 10:00–23:00
2026-04-20
mcdonalds.com
PostNL Pakketautomaat 24/7

Outdoor automated parcel lockers accessible 24/7; retail service counters closed

Editorial
Post & Parcel Lockers Open 24 hours
2026-04-20
postnl.nl
ING Bank & Geldmaat

Branch offices closed; outdoor Geldmaat cash machines available 24/7

Editorial
Banks & ATMs Closed Closed All Day
2026-04-20
ing.nl
Rijksmuseum & National Museums

Open 365 days a year including King's Day and Christmas Day

Editorial
Attractions & Museums Open 09:00–17:00
2026-04-20
rijksmuseum.nl
NS (Nederlandse Spoorwegen)

Operates Sunday timetable on national holidays; special Orange schedule on King's Day

Editorial
Public Transit & Transport Reduced hours 06:00–01:00
2026-04-20
ns.nl

Frequently asked questions

Are shops open on Boxing Day (Tweede Kerstdag) 2026 in Netherlands?

Tweede Kerstdag sees most shops closed, though DIY stores and furniture outlets often run special opening hours. Hospitality is widely open. Typically closed: banks, government, most retail.

When is Boxing Day (Tweede Kerstdag) in 2026?

Boxing Day (Tweede Kerstdag) falls on 26 December 2026 (2026-12-26) in 2026.