North Rhine-Westphalia (Nordrhein-Westfalen) is Germany's most populous state, home to approximately 18 million people. It encompasses the Ruhr area — historically Germany's industrial heartland — as well as major cities including Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Dortmund. The state observes additional regional public holidays including Corpus Christi and All Saints' Day, reflecting its mixed Catholic and Protestant heritage.
In 2025, North Rhine-Westphalia observes 11 public holidays in total — 9 nationwide holidays that apply across all of Germany, plus 2 public holidays specific to North Rhine-Westphalia.
Public Holidays 2025
11 holidays
North Rhine-Westphalia — All Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2025 | Wed | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 18 Apr 2025 | Fri | Good Friday | Nationwide |
| 21 Apr 2025 | Mon | Easter Monday | Nationwide |
| 1 May 2025 | Thu | Labour Day | Nationwide |
| 29 May 2025 | Thu | Ascension Day | Nationwide |
| 9 Jun 2025 | Mon | Whit Monday | Nationwide |
| 19 Jun 2025 | Thu | Corpus Christi | Regional |
| 3 Oct 2025 | Fri | German Unity Day | Nationwide |
| 1 Nov 2025 | Sat | All Saints' Day | Regional |
| 25 Dec 2025 | Thu | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Fri | Boxing Day | Nationwide |
School Holidays 2025
North Rhine-Westphalia — School Holidays 2025
Winter Break
No break
Easter Break
14.04.2025 - 26.04.2025
Pentecost Break
10.06.2025
Summer Holidays
14.07.2025 - 26.08.2025
Autumn Break
13.10.2025 - 25.10.2025
Christmas Break
22.12.2025 - 06.01.2026