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 2031, 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 2031
11 holidays
North Rhine-Westphalia — All Public Holidays 2031
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2031 | Wed | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 11 Apr 2031 | Fri | Good Friday | Nationwide |
| 14 Apr 2031 | Mon | Easter Monday | Nationwide |
| 1 May 2031 | Thu | Labour Day | Nationwide |
| 22 May 2031 | Thu | Ascension Day | Nationwide |
| 2 Jun 2031 | Mon | Whit Monday | Nationwide |
| 12 Jun 2031 | Thu | Corpus Christi | Regional |
| 3 Oct 2031 | Fri | German Unity Day | Nationwide |
| 1 Nov 2031 | Sat | All Saints' Day | Regional |
| 25 Dec 2031 | Thu | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
| 26 Dec 2031 | Fri | Boxing Day | Nationwide |
School Holidays 2031
North Rhine-Westphalia — School Holidays 2031
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