🇩🇪 Next Public Holiday — North Rhine-Westphalia

Neujahr

New Year's Day

1 January 2027

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North Rhine-Westphalia (Nordrhein-Westfalen) is Germany's most populous state with 18 million residents. It observes national holidays plus several Catholic regional holidays.

All Public Holidays 2027

19 holidays

Date	Holiday	Type
1 January 2027	NextNeujahr New Year's Day	National
6 January 2027	Heilige Drei Könige Epiphany	North Rhine-Westphalia
8 March 2027	Internationaler Frauentag International Women's Day	North Rhine-Westphalia
26 March 2027	Karfreitag Good Friday	National
28 March 2027	Ostersonntag Easter Sunday	North Rhine-Westphalia
29 March 2027	Ostermontag Easter Monday	National
1 May 2027	Tag der Arbeit Labour Day	National
6 May 2027	Christi Himmelfahrt Ascension Day	National
16 May 2027	Pfingstsonntag Pentecost	North Rhine-Westphalia
17 May 2027	Pfingstmontag Whit Monday	National
27 May 2027	Fronleichnam Corpus Christi	North Rhine-Westphalia
15 August 2027	Mariä Himmelfahrt Assumption Day	North Rhine-Westphalia
20 September 2027	Weltkindertag World Children's Day	North Rhine-Westphalia
3 October 2027	Tag der Deutschen Einheit German Unity Day	National
31 October 2027	Reformationstag Reformation Day	North Rhine-Westphalia
1 November 2027	Allerheiligen All Saints' Day	North Rhine-Westphalia
17 November 2027	Buß- und Bettag Repentance and Prayer Day	North Rhine-Westphalia
25 December 2027	Erster Weihnachtstag Christmas Day	National
26 December 2027	Zweiter Weihnachtstag St. Stephen's Day	National

Bridge Days 2027 — Best time-off deals

Ascension Day

1 leave day4 days off

Take 7 May 2027 off → 6 May 2027 to 9 May 2027 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

Corpus Christi

1 leave day4 days off

Take 28 May 2027 off → 27 May 2027 to 30 May 2027 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

Epiphany

2 leave days5 days off

Take 4 Jan 2027 + 5 Jan 2027 off → 2 Jan 2027 to 6 Jan 2027 (5 days off, 2 leave days)

Epiphany

2 leave days5 days off

Take 7 Jan 2027 + 8 Jan 2027 off → 6 Jan 2027 to 10 Jan 2027 (5 days off, 2 leave days)

Repentance and Prayer Day

2 leave days5 days off

Take 15 Nov 2027 + 16 Nov 2027 off → 13 Nov 2027 to 17 Nov 2027 (5 days off, 2 leave days)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does North Rhine-Westphalia have in 2027?+

North Rhine-Westphalia has 19 public holidays in 2027 — 9 national holidays shared across Germany, plus 10 regional holidays specific to North Rhine-Westphalia.

What is the next public holiday in North Rhine-Westphalia?+

The next public holiday in North Rhine-Westphalia is New Year's Day on 1 January 2027, which is in 181 days.

Are public holidays paid days off in North Rhine-Westphalia?+

In North Rhine-Westphalia, national public holidays are generally paid days off for employees. Always verify with your employer or local labour authority.

How do North Rhine-Westphalia holidays differ from the rest of Germany?+

North Rhine-Westphalia observes 9 national holidays shared with all of Germany, plus 10 regional holidays specific to North Rhine-Westphalia.

Can I add North Rhine-Westphalia public holidays to my calendar?+

Yes. Use the "Add all holidays to calendar" button on this page to download an .ics file compatible with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, and Outlook.

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