When is King’s Day 2027?
On Tuesday 27 April 2027. The evening before, Monday 26 April, is King’s Night. If 27 April falls on a Sunday, King’s Day moves to the day before. That is not the case in 2027.
Where does the King celebrate King’s Day 2027?
In Lelystad, the capital of the province of Flevoland. It is the first time the royal family visits Flevoland on King’s Day. The city itself turns 60 in 2027, the same age as the King. Read more about the city on the Lelystad page.
Is King’s Day a day off?
Probably, but no law requires it. Whether you get the day off with pay depends on your collective agreement (cao) or employment contract. Civil servants have the day off. If in doubt, ask your employer.
Are shops open on King’s Day?
They may be. The Dutch Shop Opening Hours Act does not forbid shops from opening on King’s Day, so many shops and supermarkets are open, often with different hours. Check the shop’s website to be sure. In central Lelystad there is usually a flea market on King’s Day, so expect crowds and streets closed to cars.
What time does the royal family arrive?
Not yet known. The family usually arrives during the morning and the visit ends in the early afternoon. Exact times and the route will follow later and will appear on the programme page.
Which members of the royal family will come?
This will be announced later. The municipality speaks of a visit by the King with members of the Royal Family. Usually the King, the Queen and the three princesses take part, together with other family members. Find out who they are on the Royal House page.
Can I see the King up close?
There will be spots for the public along the route. Where they will be is not yet known. Past years show: come early, because the best spots fill up quickly.
How do I get to Lelystad?
The train is easiest: Lelystad Centrum is about 40 minutes from Amsterdam. Extra trains and buses, and parking, will be announced later by the municipality and the transport companies. See Map and travel.
Is there a flea market?
Lelystad holds a large flea market (vrijmarkt) every year in the city centre and at the Lelycentre. Whether and how it will go ahead in 2027 alongside the royal visit is not yet known. See how it went in recent years on King’s Night and flea market.
Can I watch the visit on TV?
Yes. Dutch public broadcaster NOS shows the royal family’s visit live for several hours every year, on television and online.
When are the royal honours announced?
On the last working day before King’s Day: Monday 26 April 2027. On that day, people across the country receive a royal decoration from their mayor (the “lintjesregen”).
Where is King’s Day 2028?
Not yet known. King’s Day 2028 falls on Thursday 27 April. The host city is usually announced more than six months in advance: Lelystad heard on 6 July 2026. As soon as the city is known, you will find it on koningsdag2028.nl.