What this page is for
This appendix captures Netherlands-specific employment setup, holiday handling, and contract terms that differ from the global baseline.
What you should do
Use this page to confirm:
- which contract types we use in the Netherlands
- how Dutch public holidays are handled
- sick leave treatment by contract form
- internship baseline terms
- commuting support and pension position
Employment forms in the Netherlands
We employ in the Netherlands through these forms:
- Full-time staff on a permanent contract (temporary contracts may be used for specific positions, depending on role requirements).
- 0-hours contracts.
- Internships with a monthly internship fee of EUR 500.
Dutch public holidays (official)
We follow official Dutch public holidays.
Reference: Dutch government public holiday overview at Rijksoverheid.
2026
- New Year’s Day: 1 January 2026
- Good Friday: 3 April 2026
- Easter Sunday: 5 April 2026
- Easter Monday: 6 April 2026
- King’s Day: 27 April 2026
- Liberation Day: 5 May 2026
- Ascension Day: 14 May 2026
- Whit Sunday (Pentecost): 24 May 2026
- Whit Monday (Pentecost Monday): 25 May 2026
- Christmas Day: 25 December 2026
- Boxing Day (Second Christmas Day): 26 December 2026
2027
- New Year’s Day: 1 January 2027
- Good Friday: 26 March 2027
- Easter Sunday: 28 March 2027
- Easter Monday: 29 March 2027
- King’s Day: 27 April 2027
- Liberation Day: 5 May 2027
- Ascension Day: 6 May 2027
- Whit Sunday (Pentecost): 16 May 2027
- Whit Monday (Pentecost Monday): 17 May 2027
- Christmas Day: 25 December 2027
- Boxing Day (Second Christmas Day): 26 December 2027
Sick leave by contract type
- 0-hours contract: if you are sick, there is no pay for those hours.
- Contract-based employment (including full-time staff): sick leave remains paid in line with the contract.
For background on call-based contracts (including 0-hours structures), see the Dutch government guidance on oproepcontracten.
Internship terms
Internships are normally 6 months. Final duration can be adjusted based on your school’s requirements and should be agreed before the internship starts.
Pension, retirement, and commuting
We do not currently offer a pension or retirement plan in the Netherlands.
If you need a public transport card for work, ask Robin.
Helixiora rents a small office inside The Hague Tech in The Hague, at Waldorpstraat 5, 2521 CA Den Haag. This space is used for co-working, client meetings, and Helixiora Connect sessions.
Who owns or approves it
Until we have a formal People Operations function, Robin owns this appendix, with support from local payroll/legal partners.
Where to go in the tool stack
Use the same global systems (HR Portal, Payroll Portal, Expense Portal) with local process rules from this page.
What happens if something goes wrong
Dutch labor law takes precedence over this page.
If this page and Dutch labor law differ, we follow the law where it provides better protection or terms for you.
If you notice a conflict with the law, please tell Robin or open a PR in the handbook repository: github.com/helixiora/handbook.