Holiday Calendar
Land Nordrhein-Westfalen Public Holidays 2026
National holidays for Germany applicable to Land Nordrhein-Westfalen.
Total Holidays
19
Next Holiday
Labour Day
Days Until Next
13
Year
2026
| Date | Local Name | English Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Jan 1, 2026 Thursday |
Neujahr | New Year's Day | Public |
Jan 6, 2026 Tuesday |
Heilige Drei Könige | Epiphany | Public |
Mar 8, 2026 Sunday |
Internationaler Frauentag | International Women's Day | Public |
Apr 3, 2026 Friday |
Karfreitag | Good Friday | Public |
Apr 5, 2026 Sunday |
Ostersonntag | Easter Sunday | Public |
Apr 6, 2026 Monday |
Ostermontag | Easter Monday | Public |
May 1, 2026 Friday |
Tag der Arbeit | Labour Day | Public |
May 14, 2026 Thursday |
Christi Himmelfahrt | Ascension Day | Public |
May 24, 2026 Sunday |
Pfingstsonntag | Pentecost | Public |
May 25, 2026 Monday |
Pfingstmontag | Whit Monday | Public |
Jun 4, 2026 Thursday |
Fronleichnam | Corpus Christi | Public |
Aug 15, 2026 Saturday |
Mariä Himmelfahrt | Assumption Day | Public |
Sep 20, 2026 Sunday |
Weltkindertag | World Children's Day | Public |
Oct 3, 2026 Saturday |
Tag der Deutschen Einheit | German Unity Day | Public |
Oct 31, 2026 Saturday |
Reformationstag | Reformation Day | Public |
Nov 1, 2026 Sunday |
Allerheiligen | All Saints' Day | Public |
Nov 18, 2026 Wednesday |
Buß- und Bettag | Repentance and Prayer Day | Public |
Dec 25, 2026 Friday |
Erster Weihnachtstag | Christmas Day | Public |
Dec 26, 2026 Saturday |
Zweiter Weihnachtstag | St. Stephen's Day | Public |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does Land Nordrhein-Westfalen have in 2026?
Land Nordrhein-Westfalen follows the national holiday calendar of Germany, which has 19 public holidays in 2026.
What is the next public holiday in Land Nordrhein-Westfalen?
The next public holiday applicable to Land Nordrhein-Westfalen is Labour Day on May 1, 2026.
Are national holidays in Germany observed in Land Nordrhein-Westfalen?
Yes. All national public holidays of Germany are observed in Land Nordrhein-Westfalen. Some states may also have additional regional holidays.
Are banks closed on public holidays in Land Nordrhein-Westfalen?
Yes, banks and government offices in Land Nordrhein-Westfalen are typically closed on national public holidays. ATMs remain accessible.
Is New Year's Day a public holiday in Land Nordrhein-Westfalen?
New Year's Day is an official public holiday in Germany, and is therefore observed in Land Nordrhein-Westfalen.
Do schools close on public holidays in Land Nordrhein-Westfalen?
Yes, schools in Land Nordrhein-Westfalen are generally closed on national public holidays as declared by Germany.
What currency is used in Land Nordrhein-Westfalen?
The official currency of Land Nordrhein-Westfalen is the same as Germany: euro.
What is the weather like in Land Nordrhein-Westfalen?
Check the current 3-day weather forecast for Land Nordrhein-Westfalen on our Weather page.