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What's open on King's Day 2027 in Netherlands?

Known locally as Koningsdag

King's Day falls on 2027-04-27. King's Day (Koningsdag) shuts down banks and government services nationwide, but supermarkets, hospitality and tourist venues largely stay open with reduced hours. City centres run vrijmarkt street markets.

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Most chains open with reduced hours.

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All Categories 18 Supermarkets & Groceries 5 Pharmacies & Chemists 1 Petrol & EV Charging 1 Restaurants & Cafes 1 DIY, Garden & Home 2 Drugstores & Cosmetics 1 Retail & Shopping Malls 2 Post & Parcel Lockers 1 Banks & ATMs 1 Public Transit & Transport 1 Attractions & Museums 1 Urgent Care & Clinics 1

Holiday Survival & Public Services Cheat Sheet

Essential public rules and services operating on King's Day 2027

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Public Transit

Sunday / Holiday Schedule

NS trains and city metros operate on Sunday timetables. On King’s Day, special Orange train schedules run.

Service Availability 75%

Street Parking

Free / Relaxed Rules

Public street parking is generally free in standard zones, but tourist and festival centers charge regular rates.

Service Availability 90%

Post & Lockers

Lockers Only · Counters Closed

PostNL offices closed; outdoor 24/7 automated parcel lockers remain accessible.

Service Availability 40%

Trading Laws

100% Closed (Gov / Banks)

Supermarket opening is regulated by municipal Winkeltijdenwet exemptions.

Service Availability 15%

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All Verified Chains & Venues

18 venues tracked

Venue / Chain	Category	Holiday Status	Hours	Verification & 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 Editorial	Supermarkets & Groceries	Reduced hours	08:00–20:00	2026-04-20 Official Source
Jumbo Editorial	Supermarkets & Groceries	Reduced hours	09:00–18:00	2026-04-20 jumbo.com
Lidl Editorial	Supermarkets & Groceries	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-04-20 lidl.nl
PLUS Editorial	Supermarkets & Groceries	Reduced hours	08:00–20:00	2026-04-20 plus.nl
Dirk Editorial	Supermarkets & Groceries	Reduced hours	08:00–18:00	2026-04-20 dirk.nl
HEMA Editorial	Retail & Shopping Malls	Reduced hours	12:00–18:00	2026-04-20 hema.nl
Etos Editorial	Drugstores & Cosmetics	Reduced hours	10:00–18:00	2026-04-20 etos.nl
Action Editorial	Retail & Shopping Malls	Open	09:00–21:00	2026-04-20 action.com
GAMMA Editorial	DIY, Garden & Home	Reduced hours	09:00–18:00	2026-04-20 gamma.nl
Praxis Editorial	DIY, Garden & Home	Reduced hours	10:00–18:00	2026-04-20 praxis.nl
McDonald's Open early and late in festival city centers Editorial	Restaurants & Cafes	Open	08:00–02:00	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

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Frequently asked questions

Are shops, supermarkets and pharmacies open on King's Day in Netherlands?

King's Day (Koningsdag) shuts down banks and government services nationwide, but supermarkets, hospitality and tourist venues largely stay open with reduced hours. City centres run vrijmarkt street markets. Confirmed open chains include: Albert Heijn, Jumbo, PLUS, Dirk, HEMA. Typically closed venues: banks, government, post offices.

When is King's Day 2027?

King's Day falls on 2027-04-27 in 2027.

Are public transport and emergency services running on King's Day?

Emergency medical helplines, on-duty pharmacies and 24/7 petrol stations remain accessible. Public transit generally runs on a Sunday/holiday timetable.

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