Germany public holidays 2026
National public holidays in Germany. Regional/subdivision holidays are not included.
2026 holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | Neujahr |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Karfreitag |
| April 6, 2026 | Monday | Ostermontag |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Erster Mai |
| May 14, 2026 | Thursday | Christi Himmelfahrt |
| May 25, 2026 | Monday | Pfingstmontag |
| October 3, 2026 | Saturday | Tag der Deutschen Einheit |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Erster Weihnachtstag |
| December 26, 2026 | Saturday | Zweiter Weihnachtstag |
2027 holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | Neujahr |
| March 26, 2027 | Friday | Karfreitag |
| March 29, 2027 | Monday | Ostermontag |
| May 1, 2027 | Saturday | Erster Mai |
| May 6, 2027 | Thursday | Christi Himmelfahrt |
| May 17, 2027 | Monday | Pfingstmontag |
| October 3, 2027 | Sunday | Tag der Deutschen Einheit |
| December 25, 2027 | Saturday | Erster Weihnachtstag |
| December 26, 2027 | Sunday | Zweiter Weihnachtstag |
Weekend days: Saturday and Sunday. Coverage: 2010–2040. Source: python-holidays (MIT), national public holidays.
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FAQ
How many public holidays does Germany have in 2026?
9 weekday and weekend holiday dates are listed for 2026, in addition to weekends (Saturday and Sunday).
What days are weekends for Germany?
Weekend days are Saturday and Sunday.
When is the next Germany holiday?
Erster Weihnachtstag on Friday, December 25, 2026.
How do I check Germany business days in code?
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