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🇩🇪 North Rhine-Westphalia Public Holidays 2027

🇩🇪 Next Public Holiday — North Rhine-Westphalia

Neujahr

New Year's Day

1 January 2027

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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 2027

11 holidays
DateHolidayType
1 January 2027
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New Year's Day
National
26 March 2027
Karfreitag
Good Friday
National
29 March 2027
Ostermontag
Easter Monday
National
1 May 2027
Tag der Arbeit
Labour Day
National
6 May 2027
Christi Himmelfahrt
Ascension Day
National
17 May 2027
Pfingstmontag
Whit Monday
National
27 May 2027
Fronleichnam
Corpus Christi
North Rhine-Westphalia
3 October 2027
Tag der Deutschen Einheit
German Unity Day
National
1 November 2027
Allerheiligen
All Saints' Day
North Rhine-Westphalia
25 December 2027
Erster Weihnachtstag
Christmas Day
National
26 December 2027
Zweiter Weihnachtstag
St. Stephen's Day
National

Bridge Days 2027 — Best time-off deals

Ascension Day
1 leave day4 days off
Take 7 May 2027 off → 6 May 2027 to 9 May 2027 (4 days off, 1 leave day)
Corpus Christi
1 leave day4 days off
Take 28 May 2027 off → 27 May 2027 to 30 May 2027 (4 days off, 1 leave day)
Only in Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland · parts of Saxony and Thuringia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does North Rhine-Westphalia have in 2027?+
North Rhine-Westphalia has 11 public holidays in 2027 — 9 national holidays shared across Germany, plus 2 regional holidays specific to North Rhine-Westphalia.
What is the next public holiday in North Rhine-Westphalia?+
The next public holiday in North Rhine-Westphalia is New Year's Day on 1 January 2027, which is in 64 days.
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 2 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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