Public Holidays 2026
Germany
Official public holidays in Germany for 2026 and 2027. 19 national holidays this year.
19
Holidays in 2026
12
Remaining this year
Ascension Day
Next holiday · May 14, 2026
2026 Public Holidays
January 2026
1
Thu
New Year's Day
Neujahr
January 1, 2026
6
Tue
Epiphany
Heilige Drei Könige
January 6, 2026
March 2026
8
Sun
International Women's Day
Internationaler Frauentag
March 8, 2026
April 2026
3
Fri
Good Friday
Karfreitag
April 3, 2026
5
Sun
Easter Sunday
Ostersonntag
April 5, 2026
6
Mon
Easter Monday
Ostermontag
April 6, 2026
May 2026
1
Fri
Labour Day
Tag der Arbeit
May 1, 2026
14
Thu
Ascension Day
Christi Himmelfahrt
May 14, 2026
24
Sun
Pentecost
Pfingstsonntag
May 24, 2026
25
Mon
Whit Monday
Pfingstmontag
May 25, 2026
June 2026
4
Thu
Corpus Christi
Fronleichnam
June 4, 2026
August 2026
15
Sat
Assumption Day
Mariä Himmelfahrt
August 15, 2026
September 2026
20
Sun
World Children's Day
Weltkindertag
September 20, 2026
October 2026
3
Sat
German Unity Day
Tag der Deutschen Einheit
October 3, 2026
31
Sat
Reformation Day
Reformationstag
October 31, 2026
November 2026
1
Sun
All Saints' Day
Allerheiligen
November 1, 2026
18
Wed
Repentance and Prayer Day
Buß- und Bettag
November 18, 2026
December 2026
25
Fri
Christmas Day
Erster Weihnachtstag
December 25, 2026
26
Sat
St. Stephen's Day
Zweiter Weihnachtstag
December 26, 2026
2027 Public Holidays
January 2027
1
Fri
New Year's Day
Neujahr
January 1, 2027
6
Wed
Epiphany
Heilige Drei Könige
January 6, 2027
March 2027
8
Mon
International Women's Day
Internationaler Frauentag
March 8, 2027
26
Fri
Good Friday
Karfreitag
March 26, 2027
28
Sun
Easter Sunday
Ostersonntag
March 28, 2027
29
Mon
Easter Monday
Ostermontag
March 29, 2027
May 2027
1
Sat
Labour Day
Tag der Arbeit
May 1, 2027
6
Thu
Ascension Day
Christi Himmelfahrt
May 6, 2027
16
Sun
Pentecost
Pfingstsonntag
May 16, 2027
17
Mon
Whit Monday
Pfingstmontag
May 17, 2027
27
Thu
Corpus Christi
Fronleichnam
May 27, 2027
August 2027
15
Sun
Assumption Day
Mariä Himmelfahrt
August 15, 2027
September 2027
20
Mon
World Children's Day
Weltkindertag
September 20, 2027
October 2027
3
Sun
German Unity Day
Tag der Deutschen Einheit
October 3, 2027
31
Sun
Reformation Day
Reformationstag
October 31, 2027
November 2027
1
Mon
All Saints' Day
Allerheiligen
November 1, 2027
17
Wed
Repentance and Prayer Day
Buß- und Bettag
November 17, 2027
December 2027
25
Sat
Christmas Day
Erster Weihnachtstag
December 25, 2027
26
Sun
St. Stephen's Day
Zweiter Weihnachtstag
December 26, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does Germany have in 2026?↓
Germany has 19 public holidays in 2026. These are nationally recognised days when most workers are entitled to a day off.
Is today a public holiday in Germany?↓
No, today is not a public holiday in Germany. The next public holiday is Ascension Day on May 14, 2026.
When is the next public holiday in Germany?↓
The next public holiday in Germany is Ascension Day, on May 14, 2026.
Are public holidays in Germany paid days off?↓
In most countries, employees are entitled to paid leave on official public holidays. The rules in Germany depend on employment contracts and local labour law. If a public holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute day off ("in lieu") may apply — check with your employer or local government guidance for details.
Do public holidays in Germany change every year?↓
The dates of most public holidays in Germany are fixed by law and remain the same each year. However, some holidays — particularly those tied to religious or lunar calendars — shift by a few days annually. Our calendar is updated each year to reflect the official published dates.
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