About the Historians’ Days
The Historians’ Days (in Dutch: Historicidagen) are jointly organized by the Royal Netherlands Historical Society (KNHG) and Leiden University from 27-29 August 2026, and are meant for everyone interested in history, professionally or otherwise.
The event showcases the many diverse and dynamic ways of doing history. Through a wide spectrum of lectures, debates and workshops, the Historians’ Days tackles issues and challenges on the frontline of historical research and public debates. Keywords of the conference include networking, inspiration, orientation, career and relaxation.
The Historians’ Days are modelled on well-known, influential and professional conferences abroad, such as the annual gatherings of the American Historical Association and the biennial Historikertag of the Association of Historians of Germany.
The Historians’ Days 2026 revolve around the theme of Future of history, and actively promote diversity within participants, audience, program, stories, methods and presentations.
Registration
In October 2025 the call for submissions will be published.
Registration for participants will open in 2026. Keep an eye on this website and our Instagram for early bird tickets!