School holidays · Nordrhein-Westfalen

School holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia 2026

Schulferien · Main dates

All holidays in 2026

School holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia 2026
Holidays	Dates, inclusive
Winter holidays	— Not provided
Easter holidays	30 March 2026 – 11 April 2026
Whitsun holidays	26 May 2026
Summer holidays	20 July 2026 – 1 September 2026
Autumn holidays	17–31 October 2026
Christmas holidays	23 December 2026 – 6 January 2027
Additional days off school	Check dates with the school; rules are listed below.

Holidays starting in the selected year are shown. Both boundary dates are included.

The school conference agrees movable dates with the school authority; at least one day reflects local traditions. There are no statewide carnival holiday dates.
Source BASS 12-65 Nr. 1 — Ordnung der Ferien, aktuelle Fassung

Agricultural vocational colleges may adapt summer dates with approval from the school supervisory authority.
Source BASS 12-65 Nr. 1 — Ordnung der Ferien, aktuelle Fassung

The official autumn holiday start is a Saturday. The published date is retained.
Source BASS 12-65 Nr. 1 — Ordnung der Ferien, aktuelle Fassung