In my notes I wrote Friday, May 5, as a national holiday in Amsterdam (separate from the European holidays of May 1 & 5). Is it a big holiday? do museums etc. close that day too? Anyone know about this date. I don't think it's because of the Queen's Birthday (April 30), and from what I gather, the day is celebrated only in The Netherlands. I am curious what the day is. Thanks.

Another try ...........

May 5 is a national holiday in the Netherlands every 5 years. 1980 - 1985 - 1990 - 1995 - 2000 - etc. <BR>Shops and offices will be closed, (most) museums will be open <BR>Also, Queen's Day which is celebrated every year on April 30, will this year be on April 29. (because the 30th is a Sunday) <BR>Shops and offices closed again, (most) museums open. Hope this helps. <BR>

<BR>Oops, forgot to mention that May 5 is Liberation Day. (WW II)

I know it says it is a holiday every 5 years but just want to make sure.

http://www.4en5mei.nl/portal/english.summary

PAtrick,
Thank you so much!! You are laways so helpful.