Holiday Calendar
Erkelenz Public Holidays 2026
Nordrhein-Westfalen · Germany
Total Holidays
19
Next Holiday
Labour Day
Days Until Next
16
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 are there in Erkelenz in 2026?
Erkelenz follows the national holiday calendar of Germany, which has 19 public holidays in 2026.
What is the next public holiday in Erkelenz?
The next public holiday in Erkelenz is Labour Day on May 1, 2026.
Is New Year's Day a public holiday in Erkelenz?
Yes, New Year's Day is an official public holiday in Germany and is observed in Erkelenz.
Are banks closed on public holidays in Erkelenz?
Yes, banks and government offices in Erkelenz are typically closed on national public holidays. ATMs remain accessible.
What state is Erkelenz in?
Erkelenz is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
What currency is used in Erkelenz?
Erkelenz uses the euro as the official currency.
Do schools close on public holidays in Erkelenz?
Yes, schools in Erkelenz, Nordrhein-Westfalen are generally closed on national public holidays declared by Germany.
What is the weather like in Erkelenz?
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