Dutch culture guide · Birthdays

Why is there a calendar hanging in the Dutch toilet?

World 2 · Birthdays

You visit the toilet and find a calendar hanging there, full of names and dates. This is…

  1. A bit concerning, honestly
  2. The verjaardagskalender — completely normal
  3. A guest list for a party
  4. Modern toilet art
Correct answer: B

The verjaardagskalender — completely normal

Correct. The birthday calendar lives in the toilet, where everyone has a quiet moment to check whose birthday is next.

Even serieus

Seriously though

The toilet birthday calendar is a genuine Dutch tradition — practical, unmissable, and never a page out of date.