The Jeugdjournaal, the Dutch news programme for children, has announced that its morning broadcast will not air for the next two weeks because of the autumn school holidays. This week, schools in the north of the Netherlands are on holiday, and next week it is the turn of the middle and south regions. The morning programme will return on Monday 26 October. In the meantime, the evening edition of the Jeugdjournaal continues as usual, and new reports and videos are still being published daily on the website and app.
What this means if you are learning Dutch or new in the Netherlands
School holiday schedules in the Netherlands are set by region, so the timing of the autumn break can differ depending on where you live. If you are learning Dutch, the Jeugdjournaal is a useful resource because it uses simpler language and clear visuals. Even though the morning broadcast is paused, you can still watch the evening edition or follow updates online, which can help you keep up with current affairs while practising your listening and reading skills. If you have children in school, it is worth checking your school's holiday calendar to know exactly when the break falls in your area.