- 3rd – 5th March – Carnaval
- 5th March – Mardi Gras / Fat Tuesday / Shrove Tuesday
- 6th March – Ash Wednesday
- 8th March – International Women’s Day (Internationale Vrouwendag)
- 15th March – Ides of March
- 17th March – St. Patrick’s Day
- 20th March – International Earth Day
- 20th March – Spring Equinox
- 21st March – Purim begins at sundown
- 25th March – Feast of the Annunciation
- 29th March – Brexit
Primary Education & Secondary Education Schools
North Netherlands – 16th February – 24th February, week 8
Mid & South Netherlands – 23rd February – 3rd March, week 9
Some schools do run different vacation times, so be sure to double check with your school for exact dates.