Rhineland-Palatinate (Rheinland-Pfalz) is a western German state of approximately 4.1 million people, bordered by Luxembourg, Belgium, and France. It is Germany's leading wine-producing region, with the Moselle, Rhine, and Nahe river valleys home to world-famous vineyards. The state capital is Mainz. Rhineland-Palatinate observes additional regional holidays including Corpus Christi and All Saints' Day.
In 2026, Rhineland-Palatinate observes 11 public holidays in total — 9 nationwide holidays that apply across all of Germany, plus 2 public holidays specific to Rhineland-Palatinate.
Public Holidays 2026
11 holidays
Rhineland-Palatinate — All Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Fri | Good Friday | Nationwide |
| 6 Apr 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday | Nationwide |
| 1 May 2026 | Fri | Labour Day | Nationwide |
| 14 May 2026 | Thu | Ascension Day | Nationwide |
| 25 May 2026 | Mon | Whit Monday | Nationwide |
| 4 Jun 2026 | Thu | Corpus Christi | Regional |
| 3 Oct 2026 | Sat | German Unity Day | Nationwide |
| 1 Nov 2026 | Sun | All Saints' Day | Regional |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
| 26 Dec 2026 | Sat | Boxing Day | Nationwide |
School Holidays 2026
Rhineland-Palatinate — School Holidays 2026
Winter Break
No break
Easter Break
30.03.2026 - 10.04.2026
Pentecost Break
No break
Summer Holidays
29.06.2026 - 07.08.2026
Autumn Break
05.10.2026 - 16.10.2026
Christmas Break
23.12.2026 - 08.01.2027