Winter break North Rhine-Westphalia
North Rhine-Westphalia
North Rhine-Westphalia has no Winter break
- Plus 3 flexible holiday days in the 2026/27 school year. Each school sets their dates itself.
- Right now: Autumn holidays, October 17 – 31, 2026
Winter break in neighbouring states
FAQs
Does North Rhine-Westphalia have Winter break?
No. North Rhine-Westphalia has no separate holiday period at this time. Individual schools may schedule flexible holiday days then.
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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