The town was named after Lord Holland, an English statesman who lobbied for independence for the American colonies.

Throughout the years, Holland has remained an example of the charm and beauty of the traditional New England village.

There are extensive recreational facilities at the Hamilton Reservoir, which is stocked with trout each year by the state of Massachusetts.

The new town hall was dedicated on July 11, 1998, by Congressman Richard Neal of Springfield, whose congressional district includes Holland.

Holland is located in the southeastern corner of Hampden County in western Massachusetts.

[2] Holland is bounded on the east by Sturbridge in Worcester County, on the south by Union, Connecticut, on the west by Wales, and on the north by Brimfield.

Interstate 84 touches the southeastern corner of Holland at the Massachusetts–Connecticut border; the closest access is from Exit 74 in Union, Connecticut.

22.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.