Holiday & event calendar

Take a look at the calendar for all the holidays and other events when you could draw names and exchange gifts.

St Nicholas

5 December 2024

Not only children celebrate St Nicholas Day on 5 December. Adults also draw names to exchange gifts with each other.

Chanukah

25 December 2024

This Jewish festival of lights lasts for eight days and is celebrated by lighting the Chanukah candles every evening.

Christmas

25 December 2024

Christmas is possibly the best time of the year. Host a Secret Santa and draw names to exchange gifts with your friends, colleagues or family.

New Year’s Eve

31 December 2024

Say farewell to the old and ring in the new with Dutch doughnuts, champagne, sparklers and the people you love.

Valentine’s Day

14 February 2025

13 and 14 February are all about love. Celebrate Galentine’s day or Valentine’s Day and draw names to exchange gifts.

St Piter

21 February 2025

St Piter is said to be St Nicholas’ brother. He always visits the Frisian village of Grouw on the Saturday before his birthday.

Eid al-Fitr

30 March 2025

The end of Ramadan brings celebration. Drawing names and exchanging gifts (Secret Eid) is quickly becoming a new Eid al-Fitr tradition.

Easter

20 April 2025

Easter has many traditions and customs. A new tradition is to have a Secret Easter Bunny gift exchange with family and friends!

Mother’s Day

11 May 2025

The second Sunday in May is Mother's Day, the perfect time to show some love for your mother!

Eid al-Adha

6 June 2025

Eid al-Adha is an Islamic celebration marked by festivities with loved ones, featuring dinners and exchanging gifts.

Father’s Day

15 June 2025

The third Sunday in June is Father's Day, the day to show your father the appreciation he deserves!

Diwali

21 October 2025

Diwali is one of the most important Hindu festivals. Homes are decorated with lights to celebrate it, both inside and outside.