October Important Dates in the Netherlands

4 October – Animal Day (Dierendag)

4 October – Sukkot begins at sundown

9 October – Thanksgiving Day in Canada

13 October – Friday the 13th

29 October – Daylight Savings time ends, gain 1 hour of sleep

31 October – Halloween

 

Primary Education & Secondary Education Schools

Basisonderwijs & Voortgezet onderwijs

North Netherlands
21 – 29 October
Week 43

Mid-Netherlands
14 – 22 October
Week 42

South Netherlands
14 – 22 October
Week 42

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