Germany Public Holidays
Germany observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.
Overview
Germany observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.
Some holidays are observed nationwide, while others may apply only to specific regions or communities.
Explore the holiday calendar for Germany by year below.
2026 holidays
A quick look at upcoming holidays in Germany.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 6 | Tuesday | Epiphany |
| Mar 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| May 24 | Sunday | Pentecost |
| May 24 | Sunday | Pentecost Sunday |
| May 25 | Monday | Pentecost Monday |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday |
| Jun 4 | Thursday | Corpus Christi |
| Aug 8 | Saturday | High Festival of Peace |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption Day |
Holiday calendar by year
Years are listed in ascending order.
About public holidays in Germany
HolidayCalendar lists public holidays for Germany by calendar year. From this hub you can open a full year view with every dated entry, or jump to individual holiday pages for more context.
Public holidays are official days when many workplaces, schools, and government offices close or operate on a reduced schedule. For how we separate public holidays from awareness observances on this site, see public holidays and country calendars.
Our Germany listing includes nationwide public holidays and state-specific entries in our dataset. Which holidays apply can vary by Bundesland; open a year calendar for the full dated list.
Major public holidays in 2026
These are widely recognized anchor holidays in our 2026 Germany calendar. Open each link for dates in other years and related calendar details.
Additional 2026 public holidays in our data include state-specific holidays such as Epiphany, Corpus Christi, and Reformation Day. See the 2026 holiday table for exact dates.
- New Year's Day — 1 January 2026. Opens the calendar year and is often used for short breaks after the winter holiday period.
- Good Friday — 3 April 2026. A nationwide public holiday and a key anchor for the Easter break.
- Easter Monday — 6 April 2026. Follows Easter Sunday and extends the spring holiday period.
- Labour Day — 1 May 2026. International Workers' Day, observed as a public holiday nationwide.
- Ascension Day — 14 May 2026. A movable Christian public holiday, often used for long-weekend travel.
- Whit Monday — 25 May 2026. Follows Pentecost and is a nationwide public holiday.
- German Unity Day — 3 October 2026. Commemorates German reunification and is the national public holiday.
- Christmas Day — 25 December 2026. The main year-end public holiday.
Planning around holidays
Use the year calendars on this hub when you schedule time off, travel, or staffing. Pick a year from the buttons above to see every dated public holiday.
- Winter and spring: Early-year public holidays and the Easter cluster can create long weekends. Movable Christian holidays shift each year; check your chosen year calendar for exact dates.
- Late spring: Labour Day, Ascension, and Whit Monday may fall within a few weeks and affect travel demand across states.
- Summer and autumn: State-specific religious holidays such as Corpus Christi or Assumption Day apply only in certain Bundesländer. Compare the full year list to your location.
- Year-end: Christmas-period public holidays often create extended breaks. State rules for Reformation Day and other regional holidays vary; confirm on the year view.
Plan Your Year Around DE Holidays
View Germany holidays in calendar mode
Explore public holidays in a visual calendar layout and plan ahead more easily.