Germany · 2028
Bridge days North Rhine-Westphalia 2028
School holidays
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School holidays
School holidays don’t matter.
Strategy
Bridge days and longer blocks mixed.
Working days
Tap the days you don’t work.
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Public and school holidays: OpenHolidaysAPI. Please double-check local specifics and company rules.
North Rhine-Westphalia has 11 public holidays in 2028, 10 of them on working days. The strongest block: 3 vacation days from Wed, Dec 27 – Fri, Dec 29 give 10 consecutive days off (Dec 23 – Jan 1).
The best levers 2028
Six periods with the most time off per vacation day. Non-overlapping, sorted by factor.
| Consecutive time off | Book | Uses | Vacation → off | Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28 – May 1 | Fri, Apr 28 | Labour Day | 1 → 4 | 4.0 |
| May 25 – May 28 | Fri, May 26 | Ascension Day | 1 → 4 | 4.0 |
| Jun 2 – Jun 5 | Fri, Jun 2 | Pentecost Monday | 1 → 4 | 4.0 |
| Jun 15 – Jun 18 | Fri, Jun 16 | Corpus Christi | 1 → 4 | 4.0 |
| Dec 23 – Jan 1 | Wed, Dec 27 – Fri, Dec 29 | Christmas Day, 2nd Day of Christmas, New Year's Day | 3 → 10 | 3.3 |
| Apr 8 – Apr 17 | Mon, Apr 10 – Thu, Apr 13 | Good Friday, Easter Monday | 4 → 10 | 2.5 |
Public holidays North Rhine-Westphalia 2028
| Date | Holiday | Applies |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day(falls on a weekend) | nationwide | |
| Good Friday | nationwide | |
| Easter Monday | nationwide | |
| Labour Day | nationwide | |
| Ascension Day | nationwide | |
| Pentecost Monday | nationwide | |
| Corpus Christi | regional | |
| Day of German Unity | nationwide | |
| All Saints' Day | regional | |
| Christmas Day | nationwide | |
| 2nd Day of Christmas | nationwide |
1 holiday falls on a weekend in 2028 and add no extra day off.
School holidays North Rhine-Westphalia 2028
| Break | From | To | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas Holidays | 8 | ||
| Easter Holidays | 13 | ||
| Summer Holidays | 44 | ||
| Autumn Holidays | 13 | ||
| Christmas Holidays | 11 |
Frequently asked questions about North Rhine-Westphalia 2028
- How many public holidays does North Rhine-Westphalia have in 2028?
- North Rhine-Westphalia has 11 public holidays in 2028. 10 fall on a working day, 1 on a weekend.
- What is the best bridge day in North Rhine-Westphalia in 2028?
- Thursday, April 13. One vacation day gives you 5 consecutive days off because Good Friday, Easter Monday sits in between.
- How many days off are possible with 30 vacation days in 2028?
- In North Rhine-Westphalia, 30 optimally placed vacation days yield 71 days off in 8 blocks. That is 25 days more than plain vacation.
- When are the 2028 summer holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia?
- The 2028 summer holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia run from July 10, 2028 to August 22, 2028 (44 days).
- Which holidays apply only in North Rhine-Westphalia?
- In addition to the nationwide holidays, North Rhine-Westphalia observes: Corpus Christi, All Saints' Day.
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Data source: OpenHolidaysAPI, as of Sep 4, 2026. Please double-check company agreements, shift patterns and local holidays.