Netherlands
Efteling crowds in October 2026
In October 2026 we expect 5 quiet, 7 moderate, 5 busy day(s) at Efteling.
Published hours this month: opening from 10:00, closing up to 20:00 depending on the day.
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The quietest days in October
- Monday 26 OctoberQuiet
- Tuesday 27 OctoberQuiet
- Wednesday 28 OctoberQuiet
- Thursday 29 OctoberQuiet
- Friday 30 OctoberQuiet
Days to avoid in October
- Saturday 17 OctoberBusy
Why: school holidays (Netherlands, Germany) +43 %, Saturday +7 %
- Sunday 18 OctoberBusy
Why: school holidays (Netherlands, Germany) +43 %, Sunday +4 %
- Saturday 24 OctoberBusy
Why: school holidays (Netherlands, Germany) +29 %, Saturday +14 %
- Sunday 25 OctoberBusy
Why: school holidays (Netherlands, Germany) +29 %, Sunday +9 %
- Saturday 31 OctoberBusy
Why: Saturday +34 %
School and bank holidays
School holidays and bank holidays in the visitors' home countries that fall in October:
- 15 Oct → 16 Octschool holidays (Netherlands)
- 17 Oct → 25 Octschool holidays (Netherlands, Germany)
By day of the week
In October, the quietest day of the week is Monday on average, the busiest Saturday.
- Monday−5% vs an average day
- Tuesday−5% vs an average day
- Wednesday−5% vs an average day
- Thursday−4% vs an average day
- Friday−1% vs an average day
- Saturday+23% vs an average day
- Sunday+23% vs an average day
Frequently asked questions
- Is Efteling busy in October?
- In October 2026 we expect 5 quiet, 7 moderate, 5 busy day(s) at Efteling. In October, the quietest day of the week is Monday on average, the busiest Saturday.
- What is the best day to visit Efteling in October?
- The quietest days expected at Efteling in October: Monday 26 October (quiet, −19% vs an average day) ; Tuesday 27 October (quiet, −19% vs an average day) ; Wednesday 28 October (quiet, −19% vs an average day) ; Thursday 29 October (quiet, −19% vs an average day).
- Which days should I avoid at Efteling in October?
- The busiest days expected at Efteling in October: Saturday 17 October (busy, +29% vs an average day) ; Sunday 18 October (busy, +26% vs an average day) ; Saturday 24 October (busy, +25% vs an average day) ; Sunday 25 October (busy, +19% vs an average day).
- What are Efteling's opening hours in October?
- Published hours this month: opening from 10:00, closing up to 20:00 depending on the day.