Public holidays Nordrhein-Westfalen 2026

Overview of all public holidays in Nordrhein-Westfalen (Germany) for 2026.

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Date Weekday Holiday name CW
01/01/2026 jeudi Neujahrstag 1
03/04/2026 vendredi Karfreitag 14
06/04/2026 lundi Ostermontag 15
01/05/2026 vendredi Tag der Arbeit 18
14/05/2026 jeudi Christi Himmelfahrt 20
25/05/2026 lundi Pfingstmontag 22
04/06/2026 jeudi Fronleichnam 23
03/10/2026 samedi Tag der Deutschen Einheit 40
01/11/2026 dimanche Allerheiligen 44
25/12/2026 vendredi 1. Weihnachtsfeiertag 52
26/12/2026 samedi 2. Weihnachtsfeiertag 52

Public holidays 2026 in Nordrhein-Westfalen

2026 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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Specific Questions

How many public holidays does Nordrhein-Westfalen have in 2026?
Nordrhein-Westfalen has a total of 11 public holidays in 2026.
Do public holidays in Nordrhein-Westfalen in 2026 fall on weekends?
Yes, in 2026, 3 holiday(s) in Nordrhein-Westfalen fall on a weekend (Saturday or Sunday): Tag der Deutschen Einheit, Allerheiligen, 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: 18/02/2026

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