🇩🇪 North Rhine-Westphalia Public Holidays 2025

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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 2025

20 holidays

Date	Holiday	Type
1 January 2025	Neujahr New Year's Day	National
6 January 2025	Heilige Drei Könige Epiphany	North Rhine-Westphalia
8 March 2025	Internationaler Frauentag International Women's Day	North Rhine-Westphalia
18 April 2025	Karfreitag Good Friday	National
20 April 2025	Ostersonntag Easter Sunday	North Rhine-Westphalia
21 April 2025	Ostermontag Easter Monday	National
1 May 2025	Tag der Arbeit Labour Day	National
8 May 2025	Tag der Befreiung Liberation Day	North Rhine-Westphalia
29 May 2025	Christi Himmelfahrt Ascension Day	National
8 June 2025	Pfingstsonntag Pentecost	North Rhine-Westphalia
9 June 2025	Pfingstmontag Whit Monday	National
19 June 2025	Fronleichnam Corpus Christi	North Rhine-Westphalia
15 August 2025	Mariä Himmelfahrt Assumption Day	North Rhine-Westphalia
20 September 2025	Weltkindertag World Children's Day	North Rhine-Westphalia
3 October 2025	Tag der Deutschen Einheit German Unity Day	National
31 October 2025	Reformationstag Reformation Day	North Rhine-Westphalia
1 November 2025	Allerheiligen All Saints' Day	North Rhine-Westphalia
19 November 2025	Buß- und Bettag Repentance and Prayer Day	North Rhine-Westphalia
25 December 2025	Erster Weihnachtstag Christmas Day	National
26 December 2025	Zweiter Weihnachtstag St. Stephen's Day	National

Bridge Days 2025 — Best time-off deals

Labour Day

1 leave day4 days off

Take 2 May 2025 off → 1 May 2025 to 4 May 2025 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

Liberation Day

1 leave day4 days off

Take 9 May 2025 off → 8 May 2025 to 11 May 2025 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

Ascension Day

1 leave day4 days off

Take 30 May 2025 off → 29 May 2025 to 1 Jun 2025 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

Corpus Christi

1 leave day4 days off

Take 20 Jun 2025 off → 19 Jun 2025 to 22 Jun 2025 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

New Year's Day

2 leave days5 days off

Take 30 Dec 2024 + 31 Dec 2024 off → 28 Dec 2024 to 1 Jan 2025 (5 days off, 2 leave days)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does North Rhine-Westphalia have in 2025?+

North Rhine-Westphalia has 20 public holidays in 2025 — 9 national holidays shared across Germany, plus 11 regional holidays specific to North Rhine-Westphalia.

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

There are no more public holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia for 2025.

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 11 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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