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North Rhine-Westphalia school holidays 2026 and 2027 (Nordrhein-Westfalen)
The next school holiday in North Rhine-Westphalia is Autumn Break, from Saturday 17 October 2026 to Saturday 31 October 2026 (15 days).
Below are all school holidays for the 2026/27 and 2027/28 and 2028/29 school years, with the first and last day of school where known, and the public holidays of the next twelve months. Updated Fri 16 Oct 2026.
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School holidays
School year 2026/27
| Holiday | From | To | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Break | Sat 17 Oct 2026 | Sat 31 Oct 2026 | 15 |
| Christmas Break | Wed 23 Dec 2026 | Wed 6 Jan 2027 | 15 |
| Easter/Spring Break | Mon 22 Mar 2027 | Sat 3 Apr 2027 | 13 |
| Ascension/Whit Break | Tue 18 May 2027 | Tue 18 May 2027 | 1 |
| Summer Break | Mon 19 Jul 2027 | Tue 31 Aug 2027 | 44 |
School year 2027/28
| Holiday | From | To | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Break | Sat 23 Oct 2027 | Sat 6 Nov 2027 | 15 |
| Christmas Break | Fri 24 Dec 2027 | Sat 8 Jan 2028 | 16 |
| Easter/Spring Break | Mon 10 Apr 2028 | Sat 22 Apr 2028 | 13 |
| Summer Break | Mon 10 Jul 2028 | Tue 22 Aug 2028 | 44 |
School year 2028/29
| Holiday | From | To | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Break | Mon 23 Oct 2028 | Sat 4 Nov 2028 | 13 |
Public holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia, next 12 months
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Sun 1 Nov 2026 | All Saints' Day Allerheiligen |
| Fri 25 Dec 2026 | Christmas Day Erster Weihnachtstag |
| Sat 26 Dec 2026 | Second Day of Christmas Zweiter Weihnachtstag |
| Fri 1 Jan 2027 | New Year's Day Neujahr |
| Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Good Friday Karfreitag |
| Mon 29 Mar 2027 | Easter Monday Ostermontag |
| Sat 1 May 2027 | Labor Day Erster Mai |
| Thu 6 May 2027 | Ascension Day Christi Himmelfahrt |
| Mon 17 May 2027 | Pentecost Monday Pfingstmontag |
| Thu 27 May 2027 | Corpus Christi Fronleichnam |
| Sun 3 Oct 2027 | German Unity Day Tag der Deutschen Einheit |
Frequently asked questions
When is Autumn Break 2026 in North Rhine-Westphalia?
Autumn Break 2026 in North Rhine-Westphalia is from Saturday 17 October 2026 to Saturday 31 October 2026, 15 days including weekends.
When is Christmas Break 2026 in North Rhine-Westphalia?
Christmas Break 2026 in North Rhine-Westphalia is from Wednesday 23 December 2026 to Wednesday 6 January 2027, 15 days including weekends.
When is Easter/Spring Break 2027 in North Rhine-Westphalia?
Easter/Spring Break 2027 in North Rhine-Westphalia is from Monday 22 March 2027 to Saturday 3 April 2027, 13 days including weekends.
When is Summer Break 2027 in North Rhine-Westphalia?
Summer Break 2027 in North Rhine-Westphalia is from Monday 19 July 2027 to Tuesday 31 August 2027, 44 days including weekends.
When is Autumn Break 2027 in North Rhine-Westphalia?
Autumn Break 2027 in North Rhine-Westphalia is from Saturday 23 October 2027 to Saturday 6 November 2027, 15 days including weekends.
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Sources
| School year | Source | Document | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | python-holidays | github.com | – |
| 2027/28 | python-holidays | github.com | – |
| 2028/29 | python-holidays | github.com | – |
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