King's Day (Koningsdag) is celebrated every April 27 in the Netherlands — or April 26 if April 27 falls on a Sunday. The entire country dresses in orange, takes to the streets, canals, and outdoor markets, and celebrates the birthday of King Willem-Alexander. Amsterdam is completely transformed: its canals fill with boats, free markets (vrijmarkten) pop up everywhere, and live music fills every square.
King's Day 2027 falls on Tuesday, April 27, 2027. It celebrates the birthday of King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands.
Orange is the color of the Dutch Royal Family — the House of Orange-Nassau. Wearing orange on King's Day is a national tradition expressing pride and loyalty to the monarchy.
Amsterdam hosts the world's largest outdoor flea market (vrijmarkt), canal boat parties, live music on every street, and orange-clad crowds celebrating throughout the city.
King's Day is celebrated on April 27 every year. If April 27 falls on a Sunday, the celebration moves to April 26.
Use the live countdown above to see the exact number of days, hours, minutes, and seconds until King's Day 2027.