Public holidays
1856, Netherlands, Public sector
| # | Date | Public holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuesday, 1 January 1856 | New Year's Day |
| 2 | Sunday, 23 March 1856 | Easter Sunday |
| 3 | Monday, 24 March 1856 | Easter Monday |
| 4 | Thursday, 1 May 1856 | Ascension Day |
| 5 | Sunday, 11 May 1856 | Pentecost Sunday |
| 6 | Monday, 12 May 1856 | Pentecost Monday |
| 7 | Thursday, 25 December 1856 | Christmas Day |
| 8 | Friday, 26 December 1856 | Boxing Day |