Total days
44
Total days
Summer holidays North Rhine-Westphalia 2026
North Rhine-Westphalia
36
July 20, 2026 – September 1, 2026
Time breakdown for Summer holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia 2026
School days saved
32
School days saved
Weekend days
12
Weekend days
Public holidays inside
0
Public holidays inside
Holiday Composition
Total days: 44. School days saved: 32 (72.7%). Weekend days: 12 (27.3%). Public holidays inside: 0 (0%).
44Total 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
Brandenburg: 45 days. Berlin: 45 days. Baden-Wurttemberg: 45 days. North Rhine-Westphalia: 44 days (current). Bavaria: 43 days. Schleswig-Holstein: 43 days. Bremen: 42 days. Hamburg: 42 days. Lower Saxony: 42 days. Saxony: 42 days. Saxony-Anhalt: 42 days. Thuringia: 42 days. Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: 41 days. Hesse: 40 days. Rhineland-Palatinate: 40 days. Saarland: 40 days
Brandenburg45 days
Berlin45 days
Baden-Wurttemberg45 days
North Rhine-Westphalia44 days
Bavaria43 days
Schleswig-Holstein43 days
Bremen42 days
Hamburg42 days
Lower Saxony42 days
Saxony42 days
Saxony-Anhalt42 days
Thuringia42 days
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania41 days
Hesse40 days
Rhineland-Palatinate40 days
Saarland40 days
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About these holidays
Summer holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia 2026 run from July 20, 2026 to September 1, 2026 - a total of 44 days away from school.
Of those, 32 are regular school days and 12 are weekend days. 0 public holidays fall inside the range.
With 0 bridge-day opportunities around this period, smart planning can extend your time off considerably.
Summer holidays 2026 in other states
Compare dates across all 16 German states
Hesse
Jun 29 – Aug 7, 2026
in 15 days
Rhineland-Palatinate
Jun 29 – Aug 7, 2026
in 15 days
Saarland
Jun 29 – Aug 7, 2026
in 15 days
Bremen
Jul 2 – Aug 12, 2026
in 18 days
Lower Saxony
Jul 2 – Aug 12, 2026
in 18 days
Schleswig-Holstein
Jul 4 – Aug 15, 2026
in 20 days
Saxony
Jul 4 – Aug 14, 2026
in 20 days
Saxony-Anhalt
Jul 4 – Aug 14, 2026
in 20 days
Thuringia
Jul 4 – Aug 14, 2026
in 20 days
Brandenburg
Jul 9 – Aug 22, 2026
in 25 days
Berlin
Jul 9 – Aug 22, 2026
in 25 days
Hamburg
Jul 9 – Aug 19, 2026
in 25 days
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
Jul 13 – Aug 22, 2026
in 29 days
Baden-Wurttemberg
Jul 30 – Sep 12, 2026
in 46 days
Bavaria
Aug 3 – Sep 14, 2026
in 50 days
Other holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia 2026
Frequently asked questions
When do Summer holidays start in North Rhine-Westphalia 2026?
The Summer holidays 2026 in North Rhine-Westphalia start on July 20, 2026.
How long do Summer holidays last in North Rhine-Westphalia 2026?
They last 44 days in total - from July 20, 2026 to September 1, 2026.
How many school days fall inside this range?
32 regular school days fall inside this range.
Are there bridge days around the Summer holidays?
No bridge days are available around this period.
Are the Summer holidays 2026 the same in other states?
No - each Bundesland sets its own school holidays. See the state comparison grid below for Summer holidays 2026 dates in all other German states.
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