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 2029, 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 2029
11 holidays
North Rhine-Westphalia — All Public Holidays 2029
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2029 | Mon | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 30 Mar 2029 | Fri | Good Friday | Nationwide |
| 2 Apr 2029 | Mon | Easter Monday | Nationwide |
| 1 May 2029 | Tue | Labour Day | Nationwide |
| 10 May 2029 | Thu | Ascension Day | Nationwide |
| 21 May 2029 | Mon | Whit Monday | Nationwide |
| 31 May 2029 | Thu | Corpus Christi | Regional |
| 3 Oct 2029 | Wed | German Unity Day | Nationwide |
| 1 Nov 2029 | Thu | All Saints' Day | Regional |
| 25 Dec 2029 | Tue | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
| 26 Dec 2029 | Wed | Boxing Day | Nationwide |
School Holidays 2029
North Rhine-Westphalia — School Holidays 2029
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