Holidays · Germany
Germany Public Holidays 2026
🇩🇪 Complete list of national and public holidays in Germany for 2026 and 2027. Includes dates, weekdays, and notes on regional variations where relevant.
2026
| Date | Holiday | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Neujahr (New Year's Day) | Thursday | national |
| January 6, 2026 | Heilige Drei Könige (Epiphany) Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Saxony-Anhalt |
Tuesday | regional |
| April 3, 2026 | Karfreitag (Good Friday) | Friday | national |
| April 6, 2026 | Ostermontag (Easter Monday) | Monday | national |
| May 1, 2026 | Tag der Arbeit (Labour Day) | Friday | national |
| May 14, 2026 | Christi Himmelfahrt (Ascension Day) | Thursday | national |
| May 25, 2026 | Pfingstmontag (Whit Monday) | Monday | national |
| June 4, 2026 | Fronleichnam (Corpus Christi) Catholic states |
Thursday | regional |
| October 3, 2026 | Tag der Deutschen Einheit (Unity Day) | Saturday | national |
| December 25, 2026 | 1. Weihnachtstag (Christmas Day) | Friday | national |
| December 26, 2026 | 2. Weihnachtstag (St. Stephen's Day) | Saturday | national |
2027
| Date | Holiday | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Neujahr (New Year's Day) | Friday | national |
| January 6, 2027 | Heilige Drei Könige (Epiphany) Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Saxony-Anhalt |
Wednesday | regional |
| March 26, 2027 | Karfreitag (Good Friday) | Friday | national |
| March 29, 2027 | Ostermontag (Easter Monday) | Monday | national |
| May 1, 2027 | Tag der Arbeit (Labour Day) | Saturday | national |
| May 6, 2027 | Christi Himmelfahrt (Ascension Day) | Thursday | national |
| May 17, 2027 | Pfingstmontag (Whit Monday) | Monday | national |
| May 27, 2027 | Fronleichnam (Corpus Christi) Catholic states |
Thursday | regional |
| October 3, 2027 | Tag der Deutschen Einheit (Unity Day) | Sunday | national |
| December 25, 2027 | 1. Weihnachtstag (Christmas Day) | Saturday | national |
| December 26, 2027 | 2. Weihnachtstag (St. Stephen's Day) | Sunday | national |
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Germany have?
11 in 2026.
What's the biggest holiday in Germany?
Tag der Deutschen Einheit (October 3, Unity Day).
Are banks closed on these days in Germany?
Generally yes — banks observe the national/public holiday calendar. International business should plan around these dates to avoid payment-settlement delays.