List of Dutch Top 40 number-one singles of 1981

These hits topped the Dutch Top 40 in 1981 (see 1981 in music).

Issue DateSongArtist(s)Reference3 January"Santa Maria"Roland Kaiser10 January"Lola (live)"The Kinks17 January24 January31 January7 February"Shine up"Doris D & The Pins14 February21 February"Stars on 45 Medley"Stars on 4528 February7 March14 March21 March"In the Air Tonight"Phil Collins28 March4 April11 April"Vienna"Ultravox18 April25 April2 May"Angel of Mine"Frank Duval9 May16 May"Making Your Mind Up"Bucks Fizz23 May30 May"How 'Bout Us"Champaign6 June13 June20 June27 June4 July11 July18 July25 July"One Day in Your Life"Michael Jackson1 August8 August15 August22 August"De Nederlandse sterre die strale overal"Rubberen Robbie29 August5 September12 September"For Your Eyes Only"Sheena Easton19 September26 September"Why Tell Me Why"Anita Meyer3 October10 October17 October24 October31 October7 November"Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic"The Police14 November21 November28 November"Pretend"Alvin Stardust5 December12 December"Under Pressure"Queen & David Bowie19 December"Why Do Fools Fall in Love"Diana Ross26 December

See also 1981 in music

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