Plan ahead: Check adjusted municipal services during Dutch public holidays in 2026
Public holidays in April and May 2026 will affect municipal services in The Hague, including city offices, waste drop-off stations, and markets. Residents should plan visits or calls accordingly to avoid inconvenience.
| Service | Closed Dates |
|---|---|
| City Hall, Public Affairs desks, and district offices | 5-6 April (Easter), 27 April (King’s Day), 5 May (Liberation Day), 14 May (Ascension Day), 24-25 May (Pentecost) |
| 14070 (central telephone number) | Same as above |
| Waste drop-off stations | 5-6 April, 24 May |
| Markets (The Hague Market, district markets) | 5-6 April, 27 April, 5 May, 14 May, 24-25 May (varies by market) |
| Swimming pools | 5 April (all closed), 6 April (only Hofbad and Zuiderpark open) |
| Sports halls and city farms | 5-6 April, 27 April, 5 May, 14 May, 24-25 May |
| Municipal Credit Bank, Pawnshop, Financial Affairs Helpdesk | Same as City Hall |
| Entrepreneurs Portal | Same as City Hall |
The Municipality of The Hague manages public services and facilities, ensuring residents have access to essential resources like waste disposal, municipal offices, and public spaces. During holidays, adjustments are made to maintain service continuity while accommodating staff availability.
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Municipal opening hours around public holidays
During public holidays, the municipal opening hours may differ. On this page, you will find an overview of the adjusted times so you won’t be caught off guard.
The municipality will be closed on the following days:
- Sunday 5 April and Monday 6 April 2026 (Easter)
- Monday 27 April 2026 (King’s Day)
- Tuesday 5 May 2026 (Liberation Day)
- Thursday 14 May 2026 (Ascension Day)
- Sunday 24 and Monday 25 May 2026 (Pentecost)
You will find the topics listed in alphabetical order.
14070 (central telephone number)
Closed on:
- Sunday 5 April and Monday 6 April 2026
- Monday 27 April 2026
- Tuesday 5 May 2026
- Thursday 14 May 2026
- Sunday 24 and Monday 25 May 2026
Waste drop-off stations
Closed on:
- Sunday 5 April and Monday 6 April 2026
- Sunday 24 May 2026
Public Affairs desks
Visits are only possible by appointment.
City Hall Spui, City Office Leyweg, district office Laak and district office Segbroek
Closed on:
- Sunday 5 April and Monday 6 April 2026
- Monday 27 April 2026
- Tuesday 5 May 2026
- Thursday 14 May 2026
- Sunday 24 May and Monday 25 May 2026
The Hague Public Library
More information:
Youth and Family Centre (CJG)
More information:
The Hague Information Centre (City Hall)
Closed on:
- Sunday 5 April and Monday 6 April 2026
- Monday 27 April 2026
- Tuesday 5 May 2026
- Thursday 14 May 2026
- Sunday 24 and Monday 25 May 2026
Discrimination.nl
More information:
Municipal Credit Bank and the Pawnshop
Closed on:
- Sunday 5 April and Monday 6 April 2026
- Monday 27 April 2026
- Tuesday 5 May 2026
- Thursday 14 May 2026
- Sunday 24 and Monday 25 May 2026
Municipal Ombudsman
More information:
Municipal Health Service (GGD)
More information:
Municipal Archive / Netherlands Music Institute
If you wish to visit the Municipal Archive of The Hague, the Municipal Archive of Leidschendam-Voorburg or the Netherlands Music Institute (study room in City Hall), visits are only possible by appointment. More information:
Financial Affairs Helpdesk
Closed on:
- Sunday 5 April and Monday 6 April 2026
- Monday 27 April 2026
- Tuesday 5 May 2026
- Thursday 14 May 2026
- Sunday 24 and Monday 25 May 2026
Around the holidays, the Financial Affairs Helpdesk will be open less frequently and only by appointment. Please allow for longer waiting times.
Catering Balcony (City Hall)
Closed on:
- Sunday 5 April and Monday 6 April 2026
- Monday 27 April 2026
- Tuesday 5 May 2026
- Thursday 14 May 2026
- Sunday 24 May and Monday 25 May 2026
Youth Ombudsman
More information:
Client Service SZW: (070) 353 75 00
Closed on:
- Sunday 5 April and Monday 6 April 2026
- Monday 27 April 2026
- Tuesday 5 May 2026
- Thursday 14 May 2026
- Sunday 24 May and Monday 25 May 2026
Markets
Closed on:
- Antique and book market: Sunday 5 April, Monday 6 April, Monday 27 April, Tuesday 5 May, Sunday 24 and Monday 25 May 2026
- The Hague Market: Sunday 5 April, Tuesday 5 May, Thursday 14 May, Sunday 24 May 2026
- District market Prins Hendrikplein: Sunday 5 April, Monday 6 April, Monday 27 April, Tuesday 5 May, Sunday 24 and Monday 25 May 2026
- District market Stevinstraat: Sunday 5 April, Monday 6 April, Monday 27 April, Tuesday 5 May, Sunday 24 and Monday 25 May 2026
- District market Ypenburg: Sunday 5 April, Monday 6 April, Monday 27 April, Tuesday 5 May, Thursday 14 May, Sunday 24 and Monday 25 May 2026
Entrepreneurs Portal
Closed on:
- Sunday 5 April and Monday 6 April 2026
- Monday 27 April 2026
- Tuesday 5 May 2026
- Thursday 14 May 2026
- Sunday 24 and Monday 25 May 2026
Service Points XL
More information:
Sports halls and sports campus
Closed on:
- Sunday 5 April and Monday 6 April 2026
- Monday 27 April 2026
- Tuesday 5 May 2026
- Thursday 14 May 2026
- Sunday 24 and Monday 25 May 2026
Sports Info Line and Sports Rental Department
Closed on:
- Sunday 5 April and Monday 6 April 2026
- Monday 27 April 2026
- Tuesday 5 May 2026
- Thursday 14 May 2026
- Sunday 24 and Monday 25 May 2026
City Farms
Closed on:
- Monday 6 April 2026
- Monday 27 April 2026
- Friday 3 April 2026
- Sunday 5 and Monday 6 April 2026
- Thursday 14 May 2026
- Sunday 24 and Monday 25 May 2026
More information:
The Hague International Centre (City Hall)
Closed on:
- Sunday 5 April and Monday 6 April 2026
- Monday 27 April 2026
- Tuesday 5 May 2026
- Thursday 14 May 2026
- Sunday 24 and Monday 25 May 2026
More information:
Swimming pools
Closed on:
- Sunday 5 April 2026
- Monday 6 April 2026 (only Hofbad and Zuiderpark swimming pools open)