10-02-2026

The Hague, February 10, 2026 – The municipal elections will take place on March 18, 2026. In the lead-up to the elections, PostNL will deliver a total of over 12 million voting passes and 6.5 million candidate lists to voters in the Netherlands. The voting passes will be delivered between Tuesday, February 10, and Saturday, February 28, 2026, in over 300 municipalities. The candidate lists will follow between Tuesday, March 3, and Friday, March 13, 2026.

Careful preparation and close cooperation 
The delivery of election mail is a large-scale operation. A dedicated project team coordinates the delivery and monitors its progress daily. In the lead-up to the elections, PostNL coordinates with municipalities, printers, and other stakeholders to ensure a seamless process from submission to delivery. Mail carriers across the country have also been informed about the importance of this mail. Thanks to short lines of communication with municipalities and other stakeholders, any questions are addressed immediately and adjustments are made as needed. This ensures that voters receive their ballots and candidate lists on time. 

Deployment of postal employees throughout the country 
Maurice Unck, Mail Director at PostNL: "For many people, receiving their voting card is the starting point for the municipal elections. It's often a small moment, but a huge responsibility. Thousands of postal workers across the country are working diligently to ensure this mail is delivered to people's homes on time." 

By delivering voting passes and candidate lists, PostNL contributes to the smooth running of the municipal elections on March 18, 2026. 

Source: PostNL