Ascension: NRW citizens flock to open shops in Holland!

Ascension: NRW citizens flock to open shops in Holland!

Roermond, Niederlande - Today, on May 29, 2025, the Netherlands celebrate the Ascension (Hemelvaartsdag), an official holiday. Many citizens from North Rhine-Westphalia take this opportunity for a trip to the neighboring Netherlands. The border cities of Venlo and Roermond in particular attract numerous visitors because the rules for retail are more relaxed on public holidays than in North Rhine -Westphalia. Many shops in Venlo are open on the holiday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., while shops in the city center open their doors in Roermond from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. In addition, the designer outlet Roermond offers an exciting late night shopping campaign from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. from May 29 to June 1st. This also has an impact on traffic because an increased number of visitors is expected.

Beyond the holidays, the opening times in the Netherlands are more subject to the decision of the shopkeepers. While most shops are open on Ascension Day, schools and public institutions remain closed. In Maastricht, too, buyers can look forward to opening times from 12 noon to 6 p.m. In Enschede, where customers are also welcomed, drivers should count on heavily frequented roads and possible traffic jams, since day tourists populate the highways.

Family trips to Holland's border towns

Ascension Day is not equated with German Father's Day, which is celebrated there on the third Sunday in June. Nevertheless, the holiday is a reason for many families to spend time together. The possibilities for excursions could not be more diverse, especially since almost all shops are open in the border areas. A look at the different holidays in the Netherlands shows that there are a total of eleven statutory holidays on which the shops have different opening times.

With a view to the coming days, it should be noted that Friday and Saturday after Ascension Day are regular working days when business is open as usual. However, day trippers should find out more about the local regulations and be prepared for an increased traffic volume to avoid inconvenience.

Overview of public holidays in the Netherlands

Some of the most important holidays in the Netherlands are:

• New Year: January 1st
• King Day: April 27
• Ascension Day: May 9th
• 1. Christmas Day: December 25th
• 2. Christmas Day: December 26th

An overview and further information on public holidays and their effects on retailers find interested parties on voucherwonderland.com . Current information about Ascension Day and the associated activities are available at RuHR24.de Ruhrnachrichten.de .