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Public Holidays in Brussels


Christmas Day 25 Dec
Second Christmas Day 26 December
New Year's Day 1 Januari
Good Friday 10 April
Easter Monday 13 April
Queen's Day 30 April
Ascension 21 May
11 November: Armistice Day
25 December: Christmas...
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Public Holidays in Amsterdam


New Year's Day: 1 January
Good Friday: 6 April
Easter Sunday: 8 April
Easter Monday: 9 April
Queen's Birthday: 30 April
Liberation Day: 5 May
Ascension Day: 17 May
Whit Sunday: 27 May
Whit Monday: 28 May
Christmas Day: 25 December
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Emergency number and police


The universal emergency telephone number in Amsterdam is 112. The operator who takes your call speaks both Dutch and English. Speak calmly and the assistance required will be sent to the location. You can report complaints at any police station within the Amsterdam area. It's advisable to make an ap...
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