Public Holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia 2027
All 11 public holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia for 2027 at a glance – with free downloads and bridge day tips.
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All Public Holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia 2027
North Rhine-Westphalia (Nordrhein-Westfalen) has 11 public holidays in 2027, consisting of the 9 nationwide Germany holidays plus 2 regional holidays: Feast of Corpus Christi, All Saints' Day.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 01/01/2027 | Friday | |
| Good Friday | 03/26/2027 | Friday | |
| Easter Monday | 03/29/2027 | Monday | |
| Labor Day | 05/01/2027 | Saturday | |
| Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ | 05/06/2027 | Thursday | |
| Pentecost Monday | 05/17/2027 | Monday | |
| Feast of Corpus Christi | 05/27/2027 | Thursday | Regional |
| German Unity Day | 10/03/2027 | Sunday | |
| All Saints' Day | 11/01/2027 | Monday | Regional |
| First Day of Christmastide | 12/25/2027 | Saturday | |
| Second Day of Christmastide | 12/26/2027 | Sunday |
Bridge Days in North Rhine-Westphalia 2027
Bridge days (Brückentage) let you turn a single vacation day into a long weekend by connecting a public holiday with the weekend. Here are the best opportunities in North Rhine-Westphalia for 2027:
- March 25 (Thursday) – Take Thursday off before Good Friday for a 5-day break from March 25 to 29 (using just 1 vacation day, since Good Friday and Easter Monday are holidays).
- May 7 (Friday) – Take one day off after Ascension Day (Thursday, May 6) for a 4-day weekend from May 6 to 9.
- May 14 (Friday) – Take one day off before Whit Monday (Monday, May 17) for a 4-day weekend from May 14 to 17.
- May 28 (Friday) – Take one day off after Feast of Corpus Christi (Thursday, May 27) for a 4-day weekend from May 27 to 30.
- October 29 (Friday) – Take one day off before All Saints' Day (Monday, November 1) for a 4-day weekend from October 29 to November 1.
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Frequently Asked Questions
North Rhine-Westphalia has 11 public holidays in 2027: 9 nationwide holidays plus 2 regional holidays (Feast of Corpus Christi, All Saints' Day).
In addition to the 9 nationwide holidays, North Rhine-Westphalia observes: Feast of Corpus Christi (May 27), All Saints' Day (November 1).
The best bridge days in North Rhine-Westphalia in 2027 are March 25 (Thursday, before Good Friday), May 7 (Friday, after Ascension Day), May 14 (Friday, before Whit Monday), May 28 (Friday, after Feast of Corpus Christi).
Yes. The North Rhine-Westphalia public holiday calendar for 2027 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration required.