Public holidays in Germany 2027
9 nationwide public holidays in Germany in 2027, plus 10 regional holidays. Source: Nager.Date public-holiday database, fetched at build time.
Germany 2027 holiday calendar
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Neujahr | Nationwide |
| January 6 | Wednesday | Epiphany | Heilige Drei Könige | Regional |
| March 8 | Monday | International Women's Day | Internationaler Frauentag | Regional |
| March 26 | Friday | Good Friday | Karfreitag | Nationwide |
| March 28 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Ostersonntag | Regional |
| March 29 | Monday | Easter Monday | Ostermontag | Nationwide |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day | Tag der Arbeit | Nationwide |
| May 6 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Christi Himmelfahrt | Nationwide |
| May 16 | Sunday | Pentecost | Pfingstsonntag | Regional |
| May 17 | Monday | Whit Monday | Pfingstmontag | Nationwide |
| May 27 | Thursday | Corpus Christi | Fronleichnam | Regional |
| August 15 | Sunday | Assumption Day | Mariä Himmelfahrt | Regional |
| September 20 | Monday | World Children's Day | Weltkindertag | Regional |
| October 3 | Sunday | German Unity Day | Tag der Deutschen Einheit | Nationwide |
| October 31 | Sunday | Reformation Day | Reformationstag | Regional |
| November 1 | Monday | All Saints' Day | Allerheiligen | Regional |
| November 17 | Wednesday | Repentance and Prayer Day | Buß- und Bettag | Regional |
| December 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Erster Weihnachtstag | Nationwide |
| December 26 | Sunday | St. Stephen's Day | Zweiter Weihnachtstag | Nationwide |
Is it a public holiday in Germany?
- Is January 1, 2027 a public holiday in Germany? Yes, New Year's Day (Neujahr), a Friday.
- Is March 26, 2027 a public holiday in Germany? Yes, Good Friday (Karfreitag), a Friday.
- Is March 29, 2027 a public holiday in Germany? Yes, Easter Monday (Ostermontag), a Monday.
- Is May 1, 2027 a public holiday in Germany? Yes, Labour Day (Tag der Arbeit), a Saturday.
- Is May 6, 2027 a public holiday in Germany? Yes, Ascension Day (Christi Himmelfahrt), a Thursday.
- Is May 17, 2027 a public holiday in Germany? Yes, Whit Monday (Pfingstmontag), a Monday.
- Is October 3, 2027 a public holiday in Germany? Yes, German Unity Day (Tag der Deutschen Einheit), a Sunday.
- Is December 25, 2027 a public holiday in Germany? Yes, Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag), a Saturday.
- Is December 26, 2027 a public holiday in Germany? Yes, St. Stephen's Day (Zweiter Weihnachtstag), a Sunday.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Germany have in 2027?
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 New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027.
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 2027 holidays fall on a weekend?
4 of the 9 nationwide holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday (Labour Day, German Unity Day, Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day). Whether a substitute weekday off applies depends on national rules.