The Significance of April 27: The King's Birthday
Source:Holiday Party /
Time:2026-08-30
The date of April 27th is historically significant as it is the actual birthday of King Willem-Alexander, who was born on this day in 1967 . The tradition of celebrating the monarch's birthday as a national holiday, known as "Koninginnedag" (Queen's Day) before 2014, was continued when Willem-Alexander ascended to the throne in 2013.
