Ascension Day

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A bulletproof and stab-resistant vest worn by Dutch police officers. November 2023
Crime
German teen arrested at Duinrell water park over alleged filming in changing rooms
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Traffic jammed up on the A12 during Ascension Day. 29 May 2025
Business
Heavy holiday traffic jams near Mall of the Netherlands, Walibi amusement park
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People sitting at outdoors restaurant in the main square of Eindhoven on sunny spring day
TechNature
Mild and mostly dry weather expected on Ascension Day in the Netherlands
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A Deliveroo courier biking though the Zuidas in Amsterdam. June 2018
Business
Many delays expected for rail travel and road users near Amsterdam-Zuid in 2025
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Crowded terrace in Amsterdam
TechNature
Partly cloudy, but dry Ascension Day; Temps up to 21 degrees
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De Koog beach in Texel.
TechNature
Partly sunny and warm spring weather expected for long weekend
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Partly cloudy day in Amsterdam
Nature
Ascension Day colder than New Year's Day for first time since 1921
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A mix of sun and clouds over the Oostenburgergracht in Amsterdam. 29 May 2022
Nature
Dry holiday weekend with temps up to 23°C before stormy Monday
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Traffic on the A58.
CultureLifestyle
Traffic slowed as vacationers return from long Ascension weekend
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Travelers wait in line in a Schiphol Airport departure hall on April 23, 2022.
Business
Busy arrival day expected at Schiphol due to Ascension Day long weekend
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Travelers check flight statuses at Schiphol Airport on April 23, 2022.
Business
Schiphol expects crowds due to Ascension Day long weekend
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A Rotterdam park encouraged social distancing with circles spray-painted on the grass.
Health
Tighter coronavirus restrictions possible after crowds flock to parks, beaches
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Almere Strand crowded, despite coronavirus social distancing measures, on a warm and sunny Ascension Day, 21 May 2020
EntertainmentNatureHealth
Multiple roads closed as crowds stream to Dutch beaches
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German border
Business
Dutch border municipalities call Germans to stay away on Ascension Day
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Sunny day in Zaanse Schans
Nature
Holiday week to be sunny and warm; Up to 29°C on Ascension Day
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Traffic jam on A4 highway near Rijpwetering, the Netherlands
Business
Ascension Day causes busiest evening rush hour of the year
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A boat cruising down Oudezijds Voorburgwal in Amsterdam Centrum, 8 May 2018
Nature
Warmer weather expected this weekend
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Holiday
NatureHealth
Dutch beach season opens with hundreds needing first aid
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Nature
Record-breaking sunny Liberation Day expected today
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Nature
Ascension Day partly cloudy, up to 18 degrees
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Ascension Day photo
Nature
Record-breaking cold yesterday