Public Holidays Rhineland-Palatinate 2027
Rhineland-Palatinate has a total of 11 statutory public holidays in 2027: 6 fixed and 5 movable. The legal basis is the Rhineland-Palatinate Holiday Act (Landesfeiertagsgesetz Rheinland-Pfalz).
4 of the 11 holidays fall on a weekend – effectively 7 additional days off remain on weekdays. Rhineland-Palatinate therefore ranks 4 among the 16 federal states.
The year 2027 comprises 254 working days in Rhineland-Palatinate. All 9 bridge-day candidates are shown in the table below.
All Public Holidays in Rhineland-Palatinate 2027
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Jan 1, 2027 | Friday | fixed |
| Good Friday | Mar 26, 2027 | Friday | movable |
| Easter Monday | Mar 29, 2027 | Monday | movable |
| Labour Day | May 1, 2027 | Saturday | fixed |
| Ascension Day | May 6, 2027 | Thursday | movable |
| Whit Monday | May 17, 2027 | Monday | movable |
| Corpus Christi | May 27, 2027 | Thursday | movable |
| German Unity Day | Oct 3, 2027 | Sunday | fixed |
| All Saints’ Day | Nov 1, 2027 | Monday | fixed |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2027 | Saturday | fixed |
| Second Day of Christmas | Dec 26, 2027 | Sunday | 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
All working days for Rhineland-Palatinate 2027 Bridge days Rhineland-Palatinate 2027
Bridge Days in Rhineland-Palatinate 2027
| Bridge Day | Occasion | Time off from–to | consecutive days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4, 2027 (Monday) | New Year’s Day | Jan 1, 2027 – Jan 4, 2027 | 4 |
| Mar 25, 2027 (Thursday) | Good Friday | Mar 25, 2027 – Mar 29, 2027 | 5 |
| Mar 30, 2027 (Tuesday) | Easter Monday | Mar 26, 2027 – Mar 30, 2027 | 5 |
| May 7, 2027 (Friday) | Ascension Day | May 6, 2027 – May 9, 2027 | 4 |
| May 14, 2027 (Friday) | Whit Monday | May 14, 2027 – May 17, 2027 | 4 |
| May 18, 2027 (Tuesday) | Whit Monday | May 15, 2027 – May 18, 2027 | 4 |
| May 28, 2027 (Friday) | Corpus Christi | May 27, 2027 – May 30, 2027 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2027 (Friday) | All Saints’ Day | Oct 29, 2027 – Nov 1, 2027 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2027 (Tuesday) | All Saints’ Day | Oct 30, 2027 – Nov 2, 2027 | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does Rhineland-Palatinate have in 2027?
Rhineland-Palatinate has 11 statutory public holidays in 2027. The complete table with all dates and weekdays can be found above.
How many working days does Rhineland-Palatinate have in 2027?
Rhineland-Palatinate has a total of 254 working days in 2027 (Monday to Friday excluding statutory public holidays). Details per month in the working days calendar for 2027.
Which public holidays fall on a weekend in Rhineland-Palatinate in 2027?
These holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday in 2027: Labour Day (May 1, 2027), German Unity Day (Oct 3, 2027), Christmas Day (Dec 25, 2027), Second Day of Christmas (Dec 26, 2027).
Data Source & Freshness
- Feiertagsgesetze der 16 Bundesländer – official source Landesrechtliche Feiertagsregeln; bewegliche Feiertage per Computus berechnet.
- Legal basis: Rhineland-Palatinate Holiday Act (Landesfeiertagsgesetz Rheinland-Pfalz)