March Important Dates in the Netherlands

1st March – Ash Wednesday

8th March – International Women’s Day (Internationale Vrouwendag)

9th March – Purim begins at sundown

12th March – Daylight Savings (US)

15th March – Ides of March

17th March – St. Patrick’s Day

20th March – International Earth Day

20th March – Spring Equinox

25th March – Feast of the Annunciation

26th March – Daylight Savings (Europe)

 

Primary Education & Secondary Education Schools
Basisonderwijs & Voortgezet onderwijs

North Netherlands
18th February – 26th February
Week 8

Mid-Netherlands
25th February – 5th March
Week 9

South Netherlands
25th February – 5th March
Week 9

Some schools do run different vacation times, so be sure to double check with your school for exact dates.