Netherlands country guide: capital, Liberation Day, and colours (KO)
📍 Netherlands
Theme Liberation Day 2027
Netherlands is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Amsterdam, the national observance is Liberation Day on 5 May, and the national colours are orange and blue. The Netherlands marks liberation on 5 May 1945. King's Day, on 27 April, is the larger public celebration. The Dutch Revolt dates from the sixteenth century.
Capital and region (KO)
Amsterdam is the capital. Netherlands sits in the European time region, on the Europe/Amsterdam clock. National ceremonies for Liberation Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Liberation Day is Wednesday, 5 May 2027. The Netherlands marks liberation on 5 May 1945. King's Day, on 27 April, is the larger public celebration. The Dutch Revolt dates from the sixteenth century. Locally it is called Bevrijdingsdag. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are orange and blue. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on Liberation Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Netherlands?
The capital is Amsterdam.
When is the next Liberation Day?
The next date is Wednesday, 5 May 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are orange and blue.
What does the national day mark?
The Netherlands marks liberation on 5 May 1945. King's Day, on 27 April, is the larger public celebration. The Dutch Revolt dates from the sixteenth century.
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