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.