Public Holidays in Germany 2026
9 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Germany has nine public holidays that apply nationwide. The federal states add their own regional holidays, so the practical calendar differs significantly between Bavaria, Berlin, Saxony and other Länder.
Germany Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday |
| Oct 3 | Saturday | German Unity Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Second Day of Christmas |
This table contains nationwide holidays only. State and municipal holidays are intentionally excluded from the national calendar.
Nationwide vs State Holidays 2026
German Unity Day on 3 October is the national day. Regional calendars can additionally include Epiphany, International Women's Day, Corpus Christi, Assumption Day, Reformation Day and All Saints' Day.
Holiday Rules in Germany
Public-holiday legislation is largely a state matter, apart from German Unity Day and nationwide traditions. This table deliberately lists only holidays observed across all 16 federal states.
Germany Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Nine holidays are nationwide.
- German Unity Day is 3 October.
- Regional holidays differ by federal state.
- Weekend public holidays are not generally shifted to Monday.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many holidays are nationwide in Germany?
Nine dates apply across all 16 federal states.
Why is Corpus Christi not in the main table?
It is a public holiday only in selected federal states and municipalities.
When is German Unity Day?
It is observed on 3 October.
Are weekend holidays moved to Monday?
Germany generally does not provide an automatic nationwide substitute day.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official foreign-office 2026 calendar including German statutory holidays.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government, statutory or institutional material is the primary reference. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.