School holidays · Germany
Nordrhein-Westfalen · 2026
4 school breaks in Nordrhein-Westfalen during 2026. Longest is 44 days (Summer Holidays).
Next school break
Summer Holidays
Jul 20 – Sep 1 · 44 days
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All 2026 school breaks
4 totalListCalendar
Dec22
Christmas Holiday
Dec 22 – Jan 6 · 16 days
16d
Mar30
Easter Holiday
Mar 30 – Apr 10 · 12 days
12d
May25
Pentecost
May 25 – 26 · 2 days
2d
Jul20
Summer Holidays
Jul 20 – Sep 1 · 44 days
44d
LegendPublic holidaySchool breakBridge day opportunityWeekend
January 2026
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1New Year's Day🌉 4d
2Bridge day → New Year's Day
22–Jan 6Christmas Holiday
February 2026
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30–Apr 10Easter Holiday
April 2026
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3Good Friday📅 3d
5Easter
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May 2026
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1Labour Day📅 3d
14Ascension Day🌉 4d
25Whit Monday📅 3d
15Bridge day → Ascension Day
25–26Pentecost
June 2026
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July 2026
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20–Sep 1Summer Holidays
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3German Unity Day
November 2026
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1All Saints' Day
December 2026
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25Christmas Day📅 3d
26Boxing Day
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Jan1
New Year's Day
Apr3
Good Friday
Apr5
Easter
Apr6
Easter Monday
May1
Labour Day
May14
Ascension Day
May25
Whit Monday
Jun4
Corpus Christi
Oct3
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General information
- •Schools are closed on all public holidays in addition to the listed school holiday periods
Frequently asked questions
When are school holidays in Nordrhein-Westfalen 2026?
Nordrhein-Westfalen schools have 4 break periods throughout 2026. See the month-by-month timeline above for each break's start and end dates.
How many school breaks does Nordrhein-Westfalen have in 2026?
Nordrhein-Westfalen schools observe 4 break periods in 2026, including national holidays and seasonal breaks. Exact dates may vary by region or school zone.
When is the Christmas school break in Nordrhein-Westfalen 2026?
The Christmas school break in Nordrhein-Westfalen runs December 22, 2025 – January 6, 2026.
When is the Easter school break in Nordrhein-Westfalen 2026?
The Easter school break in Nordrhein-Westfalen runs March 30, 2026 – April 10, 2026.
When is the summer school break in Nordrhein-Westfalen 2026?
The summer school break in Nordrhein-Westfalen runs July 20, 2026 – September 1, 2026.
Why do school holiday dates differ by region?
Many countries stagger school holidays across regions or zones to avoid simultaneous travel demand. France, the Netherlands, Germany, and others use this approach.
When is the best time to travel around school holidays?
Prices and crowds spike during school breaks. Traveling 1–2 weeks before or after a break — when other regions are still in school — typically offers better availability and lower prices.
Where does this calendar come from?
Data is sourced from the national education ministry of Nordrhein-Westfalen. See the source link below for the official publication.