The charges were brought after he led a chant for fewer Moroccans in the Netherlands at a rally 18 months ago.
Mr Wilders, leader of the Dutch Freedom Party (PVV), says that he will not attend Monday's trial in Schiphol, calling it "a travesty".
If convicted he faces a fine and a year in prison.
Mr Wilders has repeatedly criticised Islam, calling for the Koran to be banned and for the closure of all mosques in the Netherlands.
'Political trial'
