December 15: Kingdom Day (Aruba, Curaçao, Netherlands, Sint Maarten and Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba)

Kingdom Day is observed in the Netherlands every December 15, commemorating the signing of the Charter of the Kingdom of the Netherlands by Queen Juliana in 1954. This charter outlines the relationships between the Netherlands and its Caribbean territories, including Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten. Although it is not an official national holiday, government buildings display the Dutch flag with an orange pennant. Since 2008, December 15 has also been recognized as Naturalization Day, marking the official granting of Dutch citizenship to naturalized citizens. Celebrations typically include free concerts that highlight the connections between the Netherlands and its overseas territories, such as Suriname and the former Netherlands Antilles.

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December 15: Kingdom Day (Aruba, Curaçao, Netherlands, Sint Maarten and Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba)

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