- 4th October – Animal Day (Dierendag)
- 13th October – Sukkot begins at sundown
- 14th October – Thanksgiving Day in Canada
- 31st October – Halloween
Primary Education & Secondary Education Schools
North Netherlands – 19th – 27th October, Week 43
Mid-Netherlands – 19th – 27th October, Week 43
South Netherlands – 12th – 20th October, Week 42
Some schools do run different vacation times, so be sure to double check with your school for exact dates.