Public Holidays North Rhine-Westphalia vs. Rhineland-Palatinate 2026
Public holidays 2026 in direct comparison: North Rhine-Westphalia (11 holidays, 253 working days) versus Rhineland-Palatinate (11 holidays, 253 working days).
North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate both have the same number of statutory public holidays in 2026 – but they differ in dates and bridge days.
For 2026 this means: working in North Rhine-Westphalia means 253 working days; in Rhineland-Palatinate it is 253 – a difference of 0 days.
Both federal states have the same statutory public holidays – the differing bridge days (11 in North Rhine-Westphalia, 11 in Rhineland-Palatinate) result from the weekdays of the holidays.
For vacation planning, bridge days also matter: North Rhine-Westphalia offers 11 opportunities, Rhineland-Palatinate offers 11.
The Comparison at a Glance
| Metric | North Rhine-Westphalia | Rhineland-Palatinate |
|---|---|---|
| Statutory public holidays | 11 | 11 |
| Working days 2026 | 253 | 253 |
| Bridge-day opportunities | 11 | 11 |
| Shared public holidays | 11 | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has more public holidays: North Rhine-Westphalia or Rhineland-Palatinate?
Both federal states have the same number of statutory public holidays (11).
Which public holidays exist only in North Rhine-Westphalia?
All public holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia also apply in Rhineland-Palatinate in 2026.
Data Source & Freshness
- Feiertagsgesetze der 16 Bundesländer – official source Landesrechtliche Feiertagsregeln; bewegliche Feiertage per Computus berechnet.