Total days
13
Total days
Easter holidays North Rhine-Westphalia 2026
North Rhine-Westphalia
64
March 30, 2026 – April 11, 2026
1 bridge days around these holidays — up to 4 consecutive free days.
Time breakdown for Easter holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia 2026
School days saved
8
School days saved
Weekend days
3
Weekend days
Public holidays inside
2
Public holidays inside
Holiday Composition
Total days: 13. School days saved: 8 (61.5%). Weekend days: 3 (23.1%). Public holidays inside: 2 (15.4%).
13Total days
Holiday Year 2026 at a Glance
Easter holidays: Mar 30 – Apr 11 (13 days). Whitsun holidays: May 26 – May 26 (1 days). Summer holidays: Jul 20 – Sep 1 (44 days). Autumn holidays: Oct 17 – Oct 31 (15 days). Christmas holidays: Dec 23 – Jan 6 (15 days)
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Duration by State
Bremen: 16 days. Lower Saxony: 16 days. Schleswig-Holstein: 16 days. North Rhine-Westphalia: 13 days (current). Baden-Wurttemberg: 13 days. Brandenburg: 12 days. Berlin: 12 days. Bavaria: 12 days. Hesse: 12 days. Hamburg: 12 days. Rhineland-Palatinate: 12 days. Saarland: 11 days. Thuringia: 11 days. Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: 10 days. Saxony: 8 days. Saxony-Anhalt: 6 days
Bremen16 days
Lower Saxony16 days
Schleswig-Holstein16 days
North Rhine-Westphalia13 days
Baden-Wurttemberg13 days
Brandenburg12 days
Berlin12 days
Bavaria12 days
Hesse12 days
Hamburg12 days
Rhineland-Palatinate12 days
Saarland11 days
Thuringia11 days
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania10 days
Saxony8 days
Saxony-Anhalt6 days
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Bridge days around these holidays
Natural long weekend
Enjoy 4 consecutive days off without spending vacation days.
Take off: Friday, April 3
About these holidays
Easter holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia 2026 run from March 30, 2026 to April 11, 2026 - a total of 13 days away from school.
Of those, 8 are regular school days and 3 are weekend days. 2 public holidays fall inside the range.
With 1 bridge-day opportunities around this period, smart planning can extend your time off considerably.
Easter holidays 2026 in other states
Compare dates across all 16 German states
Hamburg
Mar 2 – Mar 13, 2026
105 days ago
Bremen
Mar 23 – Apr 7, 2026
84 days ago
Lower Saxony
Mar 23 – Apr 7, 2026
84 days ago
Schleswig-Holstein
Mar 26 – Apr 10, 2026
81 days ago
Brandenburg
Mar 30 – Apr 10, 2026
77 days ago
Berlin
Mar 30 – Apr 10, 2026
77 days ago
Baden-Wurttemberg
Mar 30 – Apr 11, 2026
77 days ago
Bavaria
Mar 30 – Apr 10, 2026
77 days ago
Hesse
Mar 30 – Apr 10, 2026
77 days ago
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
Mar 30 – Apr 8, 2026
77 days ago
Rhineland-Palatinate
Mar 30 – Apr 10, 2026
77 days ago
Saxony-Anhalt
Mar 30 – Apr 4, 2026
77 days ago
Saxony
Apr 3 – Apr 10, 2026
73 days ago
Saarland
Apr 7 – Apr 17, 2026
69 days ago
Thuringia
Apr 7 – Apr 17, 2026
69 days ago
Other holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia 2026
Frequently asked questions
When do Easter holidays start in North Rhine-Westphalia 2026?
The Easter holidays 2026 in North Rhine-Westphalia start on March 30, 2026.
How long do Easter holidays last in North Rhine-Westphalia 2026?
They last 13 days in total - from March 30, 2026 to April 11, 2026.
How many school days fall inside this range?
8 regular school days fall inside this range.
Are there bridge days around the Easter holidays?
1 bridge-day opportunities surround this period - see the bridge days section above for details.
Are the Easter holidays 2026 the same in other states?
No - each Bundesland sets its own school holidays. See the state comparison grid below for Easter holidays 2026 dates in all other German states.
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