Religions

Roman Catholics and Protestants
Religion in the Netherlands is diverse. Around 60% of Dutch people do not follow a specific religion, and this number has decreased in recent years. The majority of those who do practice a religion are Christians. Christians are divided into two main groups: Catholics and Protestants.

In Dutch: “katholieken, protestanten”

In addition to Christianity, Islam has also become a prominent religion in the Netherlands due to the arrival of many foreigners. There are approximately 1 million Muslims in the country.

In Dutch: “moslims”

Traditionally, Sundays are considered a day for attending church in the morning. However, it’s worth noting that supermarkets are also open on Sundays, allowing people to go shopping if they choose to do so.