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Amsterdam

Tips

Take part in entertainment with locals or grab that discount card you need for some extra shopping etc. Check out our various useful tips in this section.


Emergency number and police

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 appointment via 9099-8844 in order to avoid a long wait. In some cases it's also possible to report a complaint by telephone in English or Dutch via telephone number 0900-8844. You'll find more information about the police and reporting complaints on the website below. [Read more]


Public Holidays in Amsterdam

Public Holidays in Amsterdam

New Year's Day: 1 January
Good Friday: 10 April
Easter Sunday: 12 April
Easter Monday: 13 April
Queen's Birthday: 30 April
Liberation Day: 5 May
Ascension Day: 21 May
Whit Sunday: 31 May
Whit Monday: 1 June
Christmas Day: 25 December
Boxing Day: 26 December
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