Germany public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (Germany): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 9
- On a weekend
- 2
- Long weekends
- 4
Germany public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday |
| October 3 | Saturday | National Holiday |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- January 1 – January 44 days off · if you take Friday January 2 off
- April 3 – April 64 days off
- May 1 – May 33 days off
- May 14 – May 174 days off · if you take Friday May 15 off
- May 23 – May 253 days off
- December 25 – December 273 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| February 12 | Thursday | Women's Carnival Day |
| February 14 | Saturday | Valentine's Day |
| February 16 | Monday | Shrove Monday |
| February 17 | Tuesday | Shrove Tuesday |
| February 18 | Wednesday | Ash Wednesday |
| April 2 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday |
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| May 10 | Sunday | Mother's Day |
| May 24 | Sunday | Pentecost |
| November 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day |
| November 2 | Monday | All Souls' Day |
| November 11 | Wednesday | Saint Martin |
| November 15 | Sunday | Memorial Day |
| November 18 | Wednesday | Day of Prayer and Repentance |
| November 22 | Sunday | Totensonntag |
| November 29 | Sunday | 1. Advent |
| December 6 | Sunday | 2. Advent |
| December 13 | Sunday | 3. Advent |
| December 20 | Sunday | 4. Advent |
| December 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve |
| December 31 | Thursday | New Year's Eve |
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Germany have in 2026?
Germany has 9 public holidays in 2026; 2 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in Germany?
Next public holiday (Germany): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Germany has 4 long weekends of three days or more, and 2 more if you take one bridge day off.