Public holidays Nordrhein-Westfalen 2032

Overview of all public holidays in Nordrhein-Westfalen (Germany) for 2032.

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Date Jour de la semaine Nom du jour férié SC
01/01/2032 jeudi Neujahrstag 1
26/03/2032 vendredi Karfreitag 13
29/03/2032 lundi Ostermontag 14
01/05/2032 samedi Tag der Arbeit 18
06/05/2032 jeudi Christi Himmelfahrt 19
17/05/2032 lundi Pfingstmontag 21
27/05/2032 jeudi Fronleichnam 22
03/10/2032 dimanche Tag der Deutschen Einheit 40
01/11/2032 lundi Allerheiligen 45
25/12/2032 samedi 1. Weihnachtsfeiertag 52
26/12/2032 dimanche 2. Weihnachtsfeiertag 52

Public holidays 2032 in Nordrhein-Westfalen

2032 offers a total of 11 public holidays in Nordrhein-Westfalen, creating room for rest, tradition and cultural celebrations. These days are a core part of the regional calendar and reflect both national and local customs.

Our detailed overview helps you plan appointments, vacations, or simply keep track of the next day off. The table above shows not only the date, but also the weekday and calendar week for each holiday.

Good to know about public holidays in Germany

  • Regional differences: Some holidays only apply to specific states or cantons.
  • Movable holidays: Dates for holidays such as Easter or Ascension Day vary each year.
  • Days off work: On public holidays, work pauses and most shops remain closed.

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Questions spécifiques

How many public holidays does Nordrhein-Westfalen have in 2032?
Nordrhein-Westfalen has a total of 11 public holidays in 2032.
Do public holidays in Nordrhein-Westfalen in 2032 fall on weekends?
Yes, in 2032, 4 holiday(s) in Nordrhein-Westfalen fall on a weekend (Saturday or Sunday): Tag der Arbeit, Tag der Deutschen Einheit, 1. Weihnachtsfeiertag, 2. Weihnachtsfeiertag.

General Questions

What are public holidays?
Public holidays are days on which work is suspended and which are protected by law. On these days, most employees have the day off and shops remain closed.
Are the holidays the same throughout Germany/Austria/Switzerland?
No, there are national holidays that apply to the whole country, and regional holidays that are only valid in certain states, cantons, or even individual municipalities.
Why do some holidays change their date each year?
Movable holidays like Easter or Pentecost depend on the lunar calendar and therefore fall on a different date each year. Fixed holidays like Christmas or New Year's Day always have the same date.
Are shops open on public holidays?
As a rule, most retail stores are closed on public holidays. Exceptions often apply to gas stations, train stations, airports, and certain service businesses.
What happens if a holiday falls on a weekend?
If a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there is generally no additional day off in compensation in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. In this case, employees are simply "out of luck".

Technical Questions

Where does the holiday data on this page come from?
Our holiday data is based on the legal regulations of the respective countries and states/cantons. We regularly check the data for timeliness and accuracy.
How is the data for future years calculated?
Fixed holidays are easy to determine. Movable holidays are calculated in advance for the respective years using the Gaussian Easter formula and derived calculations.

Last updated: 04/04/2026

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