Holidays in Europe
Discover the key to efficient planning around European holidays with our comprehensive overview. Neele-Vat makes sure your transport runs smoothly even on holidays, minimizing risks of delays or uncollected shipments.
Holidays in Europe
Austria
1 Jan New Year's Day; 6 Jan Epiphany; 6 Apr Easter Monday; 1 May Labor Day; 14 May Ascension Day; 25 May Whit Monday; 4 Jun Corpus Christi; 15 Aug Assumption Day; 26 Oct National Day; 1 Nov All Saints' Day; 8 Dec Immaculate Conception; 25 Dec Christmas Day; 26 Dec St. Stephen's Day
Belgium
1 Jan New Year's Day; 6 Apr Easter Monday; 1 May Labor Day; 14 May Ascension Day; 25 May Whit Monday; 21 Jul National Holiday; 11 Nov Armistice Day; 25 Dec Christmas Day
Bulgaria
Jan 1 New Year's Day; Mar 3 National Day; Apr 10 Good Friday; Apr 11 Silent Saturday; Apr 12 Easter Sunday; Apr 13 Easter Monday; May 1 Labor Day; May 6 St. George's Day; May 25 Cultural Day; Sep 7 Unification Day; Sep 22 Independence Day; Dec 24 Christmas Eve; Dec 25 Christmas Day; Dec 28 Christmas Holiday
Croatia
Jan 1 New Year's Day; Jan 6 Epiphany; Apr 6 Easter Monday; May 1 Labor Day; May 30 State Day; Jun 4 Sacrament Day; Jun 22 Resistance Day; Aug 5 Victory Day; Aug 15 Assumption Day; Nov 1 All Saints' Day; Nov 18 Remembrance Day; Dec 25 Christmas Day; Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day
Cyprus
1 Jan New Year's Day; 6 Jan Epiphany; 23 Feb Clean Monday; 25 Mar Greek Revolution; 1 Apr National Day; 10 Apr Orthodox Good Friday; 12 Apr Easter; 13 Apr Easter Monday; 1 May Labor Day; 1 Jun Holy Ghost Day; 15 Aug Assumption Day; 1 Oct Independence Day; 28 Oct Ochi Day; 24 Dec Christmas Eve; 25 Dec Christmas Day; 26 Dec Boxing Day
Czech Republic
Jan 1 New Year's Day; Apr 3 Good Friday; Apr 6 Easter Monday; May 1 Labor Day; May 8 Liberation Day; Jul 5 Cyril and Methodius; Jul 6 Jan Hus; Sep 28 State Day; Oct 28 Independence Day; Nov 17 Freedom and Democracy; Dec 24 Christmas Eve; Dec 25 Christmas Day; Dec 26 Boxing Day
Denmark
1 Jan New Year's Day; 29 Mar Palm Sunday; 2 Apr Maundy Thursday; 3 Apr Good Friday; 5 Apr Easter; 6 Apr Easter Monday; 14 May Ascension; 24 May Whit Sunday; 25 May Whit Monday; 5 Jun Constitution Day; 24 Dec Christmas Eve; 25 Dec Christmas Day; 26 Dec Boxing Day
Estonia
Jan 1 New Year's Day; Feb 24 Independence Day; Apr 3 Good Friday; Apr 5 Easter; May 1 Spring Day; May 24 Pentecost; Jun 23 Victory Day; Jun 24 Midsummer; Aug 20 Independence Day; Dec 24 Christmas Eve; Dec 25 Christmas Day; Dec 26 Boxing Day
Finland
Jan 1 New Year's Day; Jan 6 Epiphany; Apr 3 Good Friday; Apr 6 Easter Monday; May 1 Labor Day; May 14 Ascension Day; Jun 19 Midsummer Eve; Dec 24 Christmas Eve; Dec 25 Christmas Day; Dec 26 Boxing Day
France
Jan 1 New Year's Day; 6 Apr Easter Monday; May 1 Labor Day; May 8 Victory Day; May 14 Ascension Day; May 25 Pentecost; Jul 14 National Day; Aug 15 Assumption Day; Nov 1 All Saints Day; Nov 11 Armistice Day; Dec 25 Christmas Day
Germany
Jan 1 New Year's Day; Apr 3 Good Friday; Apr 6 Easter Monday; May 1 Labor Day; May 14 Ascension Day; May 25 Whit Monday; Oct 3 German Unity; Dec 25 Christmas Day; Dec 26 Boxing Day
Greece
1 Jan New Year's Day; 6 Jan Epiphany; 23 Feb Clean Monday; 25 Mar Revolution Day; 10 Apr Good Friday; 12 Apr Easter; 13 Apr Easter Monday; 1 May Labor Day; 1 Jun Whit Monday; 15 Aug Assumption Day; 28 Oct Ochi Day; 25 Dec Christmas Day; 26 Dec Boxing Day
Hungary
Jan 1 New Year's Day; Apr 3 Good Friday; Apr 6 Easter Monday; May 1 Labor Day; May 25 Whit Monday; Jul 1 Semmelweis Day; Aug 20 State Day; Oct 23 Revolution 1956; Dec 25 Christmas Day
Netherlands
Jan 1 New Year's Day; Apr 3 Good Friday; Apr 6 Easter Monday; Apr 27 King's Day; May 5 Liberation Day; May 14 Ascension Day; May 25 Whit Monday; Dec 25 Christmas Day; Dec 26 Boxing Day
Norway
Jan 1 New Year's Day; Apr 2 Maundy Thursday; Apr 3 Good Friday; Apr 5 Easter; Apr 6 Easter Monday; May 1 Labor Day; May 14 Ascension Day; May 17 Constitution; May 24 Pentecost; May 25 Whit Monday; Dec 24 Christmas Eve; Dec 25 Christmas Day; Dec 26 Boxing Day
Poland
Jan 1 New Year's Day; Jan 6 Epiphany; Apr 5 Easter; Apr 6 Easter Monday; May 1 Labor Day; May 3 Constitution; May 24 Pentecost; Jun 4 Sacrament Day; Aug 15 Assumption Day; Nov 1 All Saints' Day; Nov 11 Independence; Dec 24 Christmas Eve; Dec 25 Christmas; Dec 26 Boxing Day
Portugal
Jan 1 New Year's Day; Feb 17 Carnival; Apr 3 Good Friday; Apr 5 Easter; Apr 25 Liberation; May 1 Labor Day; Jun 4 Sacrament Day; Jun 10 National Day; Aug 15 Assumption Day; Oct 5 Republic; Nov 1 All Saints Day; Dec 1 Independence; Dec 8 Immaculate Conception; Dec 25 Christmas Day
Romania
Jan 1 New Year's Day; Jan 2 New Year's Day; Jan 6 Epiphany; Jan 24 Association; Apr 10 Good Friday; Apr 12 Easter; Apr 13 Easter Monday; May 1 Labor Day; Jun 1 Children's Day; Aug 15 Assumption Day; Dec 1 National Day; Dec 25 Christmas Day; Dec 26 Boxing Day
Slovakia
Jan 1 State Day; Jan 6 Epiphany; Apr 3 Good Friday; Apr 6 Easter Monday; May 1 Labor Day; May 8 Victory; Jul 5 Cyril and Methodius; Aug 29 Rebellion; Sep 15 Mary; Nov 1 All Saints Day; Nov 17 Freedom; Dec 24 Christmas Eve; Dec 25 Christmas Day; Dec 26 Boxing Day
Slovenia
Jan 1 New Year's Day; Jan 2 New Year's Day; Apr 6 Easter Monday; May 1 Labor Day; Jun 25 National Holiday; Dec 25 Christmas Day
Spain
Jan 1 New Year; Jan 6 Epiphany; Apr 2 Maundy Thursday; Apr 3 Good Friday; May 1 Labor Day; Aug 15 Assumption Day; Oct 12 National Day; Dec 7 Constitution; Dec 8 Immaculate Conception; Dec 25 Christmas
Sweden
Jan 1 New Year's Day; Jan 6 Epiphany; Apr 3 Good Friday; Apr 6 Easter Monday; May 1 Labor Day; May 14 Ascension Day; Jun 19 Midsummer; Dec 24 Christmas Eve; Dec 25 Christmas Day; Dec 26 Boxing Day; Dec 31 New Year's Eve
United Kingdom
New Year's Day; Good Friday; Easter Monday; Bank holidays; Christmas Day; Boxing Day
Want to stay up to date with the latest news within road transport? View the current road works in Europe here and an overview of the public holidays here.
Specializing in transportation of various goods
ADR
If your company transports hazardous materials, it is crucial to ensure that all operations are conducted safely.
GMP+
If you are a company transporting animal feed, strict regulations apply to this, both for animal feed and all related products.
FMCG
Consumer goods usually have a high throughput and thus need to be transported especially quickly and efficiently.
FSSC 22000
Companies that handle food in any form are required by regulation to work on food safety. We are ready to help.
Frequently asked questions about road transport
How does Neele-Vat guarantee reliability in road transport?
The reliability of road transport at Neele-Vat is guaranteed by a structured approach with modern technology, clear agreements and continuous insight into performance. Think of smart route and planning tools, real-time tracking via telematics, digital eCMRs and KPI monitoring to measure delivery times and service levels. In addition, a modern fleet, in-house network, certifications (such as ISO, GMP+, GDP) and dedicated contacts ensure consistent, safe and transparent execution of shipments, including temperature-controlled or ADR transport. Want to know more? Read the full article here.
What role does track & trace play in road transport?
Track & trace plays an important role in road transport because it provides real-time insight into the location and status of shipments. This gives customers and planners more transparency and allows them to make better decisions, predict delays and work more efficiently. At Neele-Vat , track & trace is integrated as standard: trucks are tracked via GPS and telematics, customers receive updates and a digital Proof of Delivery is available after delivery, ensuring reliable, predictable and transparent transport processes. Want to know more? Read the full article here.
Hoe draagt Neele-Vat bij aan de reductie van CO₂ in wegtransport?
Neele-Vat draagt bij aan CO₂-reductie in wegtransport door verschillende duurzame maatregelen te combineren. Ze gebruiken moderne, zuinige vrachtwagens (zoals Euro 6), alternatieve brandstoffen (o.a. HVO100 en LNG), slimme route- en ritplanning om lege kilometers te vermijden en bundelen zendingen om capaciteit efficiënter te benutten. Daarnaast biedt Neele-Vat multimodale oplossingen (zoals spoor en binnenvaart) en CO₂-monitoring en rapportages voor klanten, waardoor transport niet alleen betrouwbaarder maar ook milieuvriendelijker wordt. Meer weten? Lees verder over CO₂ reductie in wegtransport?
How does Neele-Vat support export companies with road transport?
Neele-Vat supports export companies with road transport by providing a reliable, efficient and compliant logistics service from the Netherlands to destinations in Europe and beyond. They deploy their own fleet and international network for daily departures (FTL, LTL, groupage), assist with customs clearance and export documents, use digital tools such as track & trace and eCMR for transparency, and, with cross-dock facilities and multimodal links, ensure predictable, cost-efficient shipments that meet quality and certification standards. Want to know more? Read the full article here .
How does Neele-Vat help with project cargo?
Neele-Vat helps with project cargo by providing complete, customized logistics solutions for exceptionally large, heavy or complex loads. They handle all steps from intake and planning to engineering, route calculation, permits, deployment of special equipment and multimodal transport (such as road, inland waterway, rail and sea), with a single point of contact and global coordination. This ensures safe, efficient and well-coordinated transportation of heavy equipment or oversized goods. Want to know more? Read the full article here .
How does Neele-Vat guarantee fast and secure food fulfillment in Europe?
Neele-Vat guarantees fast and safe food fulfillment in Europe through an integrated logistics approach with certified storage, temperature-controlled handling and an international transport network. They combine HACCP-, ISO- and GMP+-certified processes with daily departures via fixed European corridors, real-time track & trace, clear SLAs and quality procedures, so that products reach customers efficiently, safely and according to European standards within 24-72 hours. Want to know more? Read the full article here .
Hoe ondersteunt Neele-Vat met droge en gekoelde food fulfillment?
Neele-Vat supports your supply chain with dry and refrigerated food fulfillment by combining warehousing, handling and distribution in one integrated service. We offer certified warehouses for both dry and temperature-controlled products, link this to planning and transport through their European network, use track & trace for insight and ensure shipments arrive at customers quickly, safely and to quality and hygiene standards. Want to know more? Read the full article here .
How does my transportation stay on schedule despite road works?
Our planners monitor roadworks across Europe in real-time and proactively adjust routes to avoid delays. View an overview of all roadworks we are currently monitoring here.
How does Neele-Vat deal with European driving bans?
Driving bans by country or transport type are an integral part of our planning, so your delivery will always comply with legislation. View an overview of all driving bans currently in force in Europe here.
Are local holidays taken into account?
Yes, we anticipate international holidays to ensure the continuity of your flow of goods. View an overview of all holidays and their impact on our transport planning here.

