Christmas holidays North Rhine-Westphalia 2026/27
Christmas holidays 2026/27 · North Rhine-Westphalia
Wednesday, December 23, 2026 – Wednesday, January 6, 2027
- Last school day before: Tuesday, December 22
- First school day after: Thursday, January 7
- 15 days off, 62 days to go
Christmas holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia: all years
2026/27Up next
Wed, Dec 23, 2026 – Wed, Jan 6, 2027
15 days
Last school day before Tue, Dec 22, first school day after Thu, Jan 7
2027/28
Fri, Dec 24, 2027 – Sat, Jan 8, 2028
16 days
Last school day before Thu, Dec 23, first school day after Mon, Jan 10
2028/29
Thu, Dec 21, 2028 – Fri, Jan 5, 2029
16 days
Last school day before Wed, Dec 20, first school day after Mon, Jan 8
2029/30
Thu, Dec 20, 2029 – Fri, Jan 4, 2030
16 days
Last school day before Wed, Dec 19, first school day after Mon, Jan 7
2025/26
Mon, Dec 22, 2025 – Tue, Jan 6, 2026
16 days
Last school day before Fri, Dec 19, first school day after Wed, Jan 7
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FAQs
When is the first day of Christmas holidays 2026/27 in North Rhine-Westphalia?
The first day of the holidays is Wednesday, December 23, 2026. The last school day before is Tuesday, December 22, 2026.
When is the last day of Christmas holidays 2026/27 in North Rhine-Westphalia?
The last day of the holidays is Wednesday, January 6, 2027. School starts again on Thursday, January 7, 2027.
How many days of Christmas holidays are there in North Rhine-Westphalia?
The school holidays last 15 days: December 23, 2026 – January 6, 2027. Weekends are included.
What are the dates of Christmas holidays 2027/28 in North Rhine-Westphalia?
Friday, December 24, 2027 – Saturday, January 8, 2028, which is 16 days.
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School holiday dates are based on the overviews of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs (KMK), as of October 9, 2025, last checked on October 7, 2026. Dates from autumn 2029 onward come from the states’ holiday regulations. No guarantee is made as to accuracy. Public holidays are calculated based on the applicable state regulations. Go to source