Netherlands
Efteling crowds in December 2026
If the park is open: in December 2026 we expect 7 quiet, 8 moderate, 14 busy, 2 very busy day(s) at Efteling.
Efteling has not yet published its opening hours for all of December: the park may be closed on some days (or for the season). The crowd level applies to opening days; check the dates on the official website.
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- Closed
December 2026
Tap a day to see expected crowds, the reasons and opening hours.
The quietest days in December
Recommended days will appear once the park publishes its opening hours.
Days to avoid in December
- Saturday 12 DecemberBusy
Why: Saturday +36 %, Christmas season +13 %
- Saturday 19 DecemberBusy
Why: school holidays (Netherlands) +22 %, Saturday +19 %, Christmas season +13 %
- Friday 25 DecemberVery busy
Why: school holidays (Netherlands, Belgium, Germany) +33 %, public holiday (Christmas Day) +26 %, Christmas season +13 %
- Saturday 26 DecemberVery busy
Why: school holidays (Netherlands, Belgium, Germany) +33 %, Christmas season +13 %, Saturday +12 %, public holiday (Boxing Day) +6 %
- Sunday 27 DecemberBusy
Why: school holidays (Netherlands, Belgium, Germany) +33 %, Christmas season +13 %, Sunday +7 %
School and bank holidays
School holidays and bank holidays in the visitors' home countries that fall in December:
- 19 Dec → 20 Decschool holidays (Netherlands)
- 21 Dec → 22 Decschool holidays (Netherlands, Belgium)
- 23 Dec → 31 Decschool holidays (Netherlands, Belgium, Germany)
By day of the week
In December, the quietest day of the week is Tuesday on average, the busiest Saturday.
- Monday+8% vs an average day
- Tuesday+3% vs an average day
- Wednesday+4% vs an average day
- Thursday+4% vs an average day
- Friday+11% vs an average day
- Saturday+34% vs an average day
- Sunday+21% vs an average day
Frequently asked questions
- Is Efteling busy in December?
- If the park is open: in December 2026 we expect 7 quiet, 8 moderate, 14 busy, 2 very busy day(s) at Efteling. In December, the quietest day of the week is Tuesday on average, the busiest Saturday.
- Which days should I avoid at Efteling in December?
- The busiest days expected at Efteling in December: Saturday 12 December (busy, +30% vs an average day) ; Saturday 19 December (busy, +38% vs an average day) ; Friday 25 December (very busy, +64% vs an average day) ; Saturday 26 December (very busy, +51% vs an average day).
- What are Efteling's opening hours in December?
- Efteling has not yet published its opening hours for all of December: the park may be closed on some days (or for the season). The crowd level applies to opening days; check the dates on the official website.