List of Dutch Top 40 number-one singles of 1996
These hits topped the Dutch Top 40 in 1996 (see 1996 in music).
| Issue Date | Artist | Song |
|---|---|---|
| 6 January | Linda, Roos & Jessica | Ademnood |
| 13 January | ||
| 20 January | ||
| 27 January | ||
| 3 February | Luniz | I Got 5 on It |
| 10 February | Party Animals | Have You Ever Been Mellow |
| 17 February | Fluitsma & Van Tijn | 15 miljoen mensen |
| 24 February | ||
| 2 March | Guus Meeuwis & Vagant | Per spoor (Kedeng kedeng) |
| 9 March | ||
| 16 March | ||
| 23 March | ||
| 30 March | Captain Jack | Captain Jack |
| 6 April | ||
| 13 April | ||
| 20 April | ||
| 27 April | Party Animals | Hava Naquila |
| 4 May | ||
| 11 May | ||
| 18 May | Captain Jack | Drill Instructor |
| 25 May | ||
| 1 June | ||
| 8 June | Los del Río | Macarena |
| 15 June | ||
| 22 June | ||
| 29 June | ||
| 6 July | The Fugees | Killing Me Softly |
| 13 July | ||
| 20 July | ||
| 27 July | ||
| 3 August | ||
| 10 August | ||
| 17 August | Party Animals | Aquarius |
| 24 August | ||
| 31 August | ||
| 7 September | Spice Girls | Wannabe |
| 14 September | ||
| 21 September | Rob de Nijs | Banger hart |
| 28 September | ||
| 5 October | ||
| 12 October | ||
| 19 October | ||
| 26 October | The Kelly Family | I Can't Help Myself |
| 2 November | ||
| 9 November | ||
| 16 November | ||
| 23 November | ||
| 30 November | ||
| 7 December | Hakkûhbar | Gabbertje |
| 14 December | ||
| 21 December | ||
| 28 December | No Doubt | Don't Speak |