Germany Public Holidays (2025–2029)
Germany has 9 nationwide public holidays in 2026. Easter runs April 3–6 for a four-day break, but German Unity Day (Sat Oct 3) and Boxing Day (Sat Dec 26) fall on weekends — and with no substitute-day rule in Germany, both are simply lost.
At a Glance: Statutory Days & Long Weekends
2026 – 20276 long weekends (3+ days)
View full calendar4 long weekends scheduled
Explore scheduleFixed by the public-holiday laws of the 16 federal states (Bundesländer)
National labour legislation and statutory decrees governing public holidays in Germany.
Germany Public Holiday System & Legal Framework
Governing Legislation & Statutory Authority
National labour legislation and statutory decrees governing public holidays in Germany.
Weekend In-Lieu Observance & Substitute Days
When national public holidays coincide with weekend days (Saturday or Sunday), statutory rollover rules or presidential/ministerial decrees typically designate the subsequent Monday as an official paid day off.
Statutory Annual Leave & Bridge Days (Ponts) Culture
Employees enjoy statutory annual leave entitlements under domestic labour law. Workers frequently combine public holidays with personal annual leave to produce extended bridge breaks.
Germany Multi-Year Calendars & Downloads (2025–2028)
iCal (ICS) · CSV · PDFGermany Planning Hub: Calendars, Working Days & Schools
Working Days Calculator
Calculate exact business days, work hours, and statutory holidays for Germany (2026 & 2027) for payroll and contracts.
Long Weekends & Leave Planner
Discover all natural 3- and 4-day weekends, plus interactive bridge day strategies turning 1–2 days of annual leave into 5–9 days off.
Today's Public Holiday Status
Live local-timezone detector answering "Is today a public holiday in Germany?" with next upcoming closures.
Major Global Festivals Celebrated in Germany
Other Public Holiday Calendars in Europe
Official sources & data
- Public holidays in Germany 2026Visit sourceDeutsche Bundesbank
Frequently Asked Questions About Germany Public Holidays
How many statutory public holidays are observed in Germany each year?
Germany gazettes official public holidays annually through official government notices. The exact number of observed days is detailed in our official multi-year calendar above.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend in Germany?
Depending on official decrees, holidays falling on a weekend are commonly transferred to the following Monday to ensure workers receive their statutory paid entitlement.
Where can I download the official Germany holiday calendar?
You can download free official calendar files directly on this page above in iCalendar (ICS for Apple/Google/Outlook), CSV spreadsheet, and printable PDF formats.
Are public holiday dates in Germany officially confirmed?
Our records strictly track official government gazettes. Current year calendars are confirmed; upcoming provisional years are actively verified against astronomy or legislative circulars and flagged accordingly.
How can I calculate working days and business schedules in Germany?
Visit our dedicated Working Days tool linked below, providing precise annual and monthly counts of business days, weekends, and statutory holidays for payroll and project planning.