Public holidays in Germany 2026
9 nationwide public holidays in Germany in 2026, plus 10 regional holidays. Source: Nager.Date public-holiday database, fetched at build time.
Germany 2026 holiday calendar
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Neujahr | Nationwide |
| January 6 | Tuesday | Epiphany | Heilige Drei Könige | Regional |
| March 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day | Internationaler Frauentag | Regional |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Karfreitag | Nationwide |
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Ostersonntag | Regional |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Ostermontag | Nationwide |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Tag der Arbeit | Nationwide |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Christi Himmelfahrt | Nationwide |
| May 24 | Sunday | Pentecost | Pfingstsonntag | Regional |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday | Pfingstmontag | Nationwide |
| June 4 | Thursday | Corpus Christi | Fronleichnam | Regional |
| August 15 | Saturday | Assumption Day | Mariä Himmelfahrt | Regional |
| September 20 | Sunday | World Children's Day | Weltkindertag | Regional |
| October 3 | Saturday | German Unity Day | Tag der Deutschen Einheit | Nationwide |
| October 31 | Saturday | Reformation Day | Reformationstag | Regional |
| November 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day | Allerheiligen | Regional |
| November 18 | Wednesday | Repentance and Prayer Day | Buß- und Bettag | Regional |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Erster Weihnachtstag | Nationwide |
| December 26 | Saturday | St. Stephen's Day | Zweiter Weihnachtstag | Nationwide |
Is it a public holiday in Germany?
- Is January 1, 2026 a public holiday in Germany? Yes, New Year's Day (Neujahr), a Thursday.
- Is April 3, 2026 a public holiday in Germany? Yes, Good Friday (Karfreitag), a Friday.
- Is April 6, 2026 a public holiday in Germany? Yes, Easter Monday (Ostermontag), a Monday.
- Is May 1, 2026 a public holiday in Germany? Yes, Labour Day (Tag der Arbeit), a Friday.
- Is May 14, 2026 a public holiday in Germany? Yes, Ascension Day (Christi Himmelfahrt), a Thursday.
- Is May 25, 2026 a public holiday in Germany? Yes, Whit Monday (Pfingstmontag), a Monday.
- Is October 3, 2026 a public holiday in Germany? Yes, German Unity Day (Tag der Deutschen Einheit), a Saturday.
- Is December 25, 2026 a public holiday in Germany? Yes, Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag), a Friday.
- Is December 26, 2026 a public holiday in Germany? Yes, St. Stephen's Day (Zweiter Weihnachtstag), a Saturday.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Germany have in 2026?
9 nationwide public holidays, plus 10 observed only in some regions.
What is the next public holiday in Germany?
As of July 12, 2026, the next nationwide public holiday is German Unity Day on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
Do public holidays differ by region in Germany?
Yes, 10 of the listed holidays apply only in certain states or regions (marked "Regional" in the table).
How many 2026 holidays fall on a weekend?
2 of the 9 nationwide holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday (German Unity Day, St. Stephen's Day). Whether a substitute weekday off applies depends on national rules.