Reviewed regional edition
School holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia 2026
North Rhine-Westphalia publishes the main breaks and one Whitsun day, but no statewide winter break.
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Complete schedule
School holiday periods 2026
| Period | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas break | 16 days | |
| Easter break | 13 days | |
| Ascension break | 1 day | |
| Summer break | 44 days | |
| Autumn break | 15 days | |
| Christmas break | 15 days |
Regional planning
Public holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia 2026
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | New Year's Day | Nationwide | |
| Friday | Good Friday | Nationwide | |
| Monday | Easter Monday | Nationwide | |
| Friday | Labour Day | Nationwide | |
| Thursday | Ascension Day | Nationwide | |
| Monday | Whit Monday | Nationwide | |
| Thursday | Corpus Christi | North Rhine-Westphalia | |
| Saturday | German Unity Day | Nationwide | |
| Sunday | All Saints' Day | North Rhine-Westphalia | |
| Friday | Christmas Day | Nationwide | |
| Saturday | Boxing Day | Nationwide |
Data basis
Verified data basis for North Rhine-Westphalia 2026
School holidays and regional public holidays are combined from the linked official calendar and legal sources.