Queen/King’s Day

Because there hasn’t been a king in over 100 years, the country celebrated Queen’s Day and turned it into a King’s Day. According to the official website of the family, the King’s Day is celebrated every April 27, which is Willem-Alexander’s birthday. In the past, Queen Beatrix decided to celebrate Queen’s Day on April 30, her mother’s birthday, instead of hers, Jan. 31.

As seen in this picture, celebrations tend to be grand and people are in a festive mood. On top of this, there are flea markets, parades, and royal family visits, and the Dutch usually wear orange.