Public Holidays North Rhine-Westphalia 2025
North Rhine-Westphalia has a total of 11 statutory public holidays in 2025: 6 fixed and 5 movable. The legal basis is the North Rhine-Westphalia Holiday Act (Feiertagsgesetz Nordrhein-Westfalen).
1 of the 11 holidays fall on a weekend – effectively 10 additional days off remain on weekdays. North Rhine-Westphalia therefore ranks 4 among the 16 federal states.
The year 2025 comprises 251 working days in North Rhine-Westphalia. All 11 bridge-day candidates are shown in the table below.
All Public Holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia 2025
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Jan 1, 2025 | Wednesday | fixed |
| Good Friday | Apr 18, 2025 | Friday | movable |
| Easter Monday | Apr 21, 2025 | Monday | movable |
| Labour Day | May 1, 2025 | Thursday | fixed |
| Ascension Day | May 29, 2025 | Thursday | movable |
| Whit Monday | Jun 9, 2025 | Monday | movable |
| Corpus Christi | Jun 19, 2025 | Thursday | movable |
| German Unity Day | Oct 3, 2025 | Friday | fixed |
| All Saints’ Day | Nov 1, 2025 | Saturday | fixed |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2025 | Thursday | fixed |
| Second Day of Christmas | Dec 26, 2025 | Friday | fixed |
Notes
- Statutory public holiday in Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland.
- Statutory public holiday in Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland.
Working Days & Bridge Days
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Bridge Days in North Rhine-Westphalia 2025
| Bridge Day | Occasion | Time off from–to | consecutive days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2025 (Thursday) | Good Friday | Apr 17, 2025 – Apr 21, 2025 | 5 |
| Apr 22, 2025 (Tuesday) | Easter Monday | Apr 18, 2025 – Apr 22, 2025 | 5 |
| May 2, 2025 (Friday) | Labour Day | May 1, 2025 – May 4, 2025 | 4 |
| May 30, 2025 (Friday) | Ascension Day | May 29, 2025 – Jun 1, 2025 | 4 |
| Jun 6, 2025 (Friday) | Whit Monday | Jun 6, 2025 – Jun 9, 2025 | 4 |
| Jun 10, 2025 (Tuesday) | Whit Monday | Jun 7, 2025 – Jun 10, 2025 | 4 |
| Jun 20, 2025 (Friday) | Corpus Christi | Jun 19, 2025 – Jun 22, 2025 | 4 |
| Oct 2, 2025 (Thursday) | German Unity Day | Oct 2, 2025 – Oct 5, 2025 | 4 |
| Oct 6, 2025 (Monday) | German Unity Day | Oct 3, 2025 – Oct 6, 2025 | 4 |
| Dec 24, 2025 (Wednesday) | Christmas Day | Dec 24, 2025 – Dec 28, 2025 | 5 |
| Dec 29, 2025 (Monday) | Second Day of Christmas | Dec 25, 2025 – Dec 29, 2025 | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does North Rhine-Westphalia have in 2025?
North Rhine-Westphalia has 11 statutory public holidays in 2025. The complete table with all dates and weekdays can be found above.
How many working days does North Rhine-Westphalia have in 2025?
North Rhine-Westphalia has a total of 251 working days in 2025 (Monday to Friday excluding statutory public holidays). Details per month in the working days calendar for 2025.
Which public holidays fall on a weekend in North Rhine-Westphalia in 2025?
These holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday in 2025: All Saints’ Day (Nov 1, 2025).
Data Source & Freshness
- Feiertagsgesetze der 16 Bundesländer – official source Landesrechtliche Feiertagsregeln; bewegliche Feiertage per Computus berechnet.
- Legal basis: North Rhine-Westphalia Holiday Act (Feiertagsgesetz Nordrhein-Westfalen)