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

DateHolidayDayType
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

DateHolidayDayType
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.