North Rhine-Westphalia — Holidays 2026

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 2026, 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.