Rotterdam, Netherlands
Sinterklaas Arrival 2026
Nov 15, 2026Tentative dates
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Overview
Dutch St. Nicholas tradition Typical timing: Mid-November. Status: Established recurring event; exact dates may change annually.
Festive Calendar
10 festive events in Rotterdam.
Netherlands
10 eventsKeti Koti
Heritage & Folk · Rotterdam · Estimated dates
Jul 1, 2026
North Sea Jazz Festival
Music Festival · Rotterdam · Estimated dates
Jul 15, 2026
Sinterklaasavond / Pakjesavond
Religious & Cultural · Rotterdam · Estimated dates
Dec 5, 2026
King's Day / Koningsdag
National & Public · Rotterdam
Apr 27, 2027
Remembrance Day
National & Public · Rotterdam
May 4, 2027
Liberation Day / Bevrijdingsdag
National & Public · Rotterdam
May 5, 2027
Keti Koti
Heritage & Folk · Rotterdam
Jul 1, 2027
North Sea Jazz Festival
Music Festival · Rotterdam · Tentative dates
Jul 15, 2027
Sinterklaas Arrival
Religious & Cultural · Rotterdam · Tentative dates
Nov 15, 2027
Sinterklaasavond / Pakjesavond
Religious & Cultural · Rotterdam
Dec 5, 2027