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School holidays

In primary and secondary education, the dates of school holidays are staggered by region to control peaks in holiday traffic. Central government fixes the dates of the main school holidays and gives advisory dates for the spring and autumn breaks. For the benefit of pupils, holidays are spread through the school year. 

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  • On which public holidays are schools closed in the Netherlands?
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  • Can my child go on holiday beyond the school holidays?
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