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Germany Public Holidays 2026

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Germany Public Holidays 2026

See weekends, national breaks, and special adjustments in one place.

Weekend
Holiday
Special
Long weekend
Today
January
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1New Year's DayNew Year's DayFirst day of the year
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February
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March
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April
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3Good FridayGood FridayCommemorates crucifixion of Jesus
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6Easter MondayEaster MondayMonday after Easter
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May
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1Labour DayLabour DayInternational Workers' Day
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14Ascension DayAscension DayCommemorates Jesus' ascension to heaven
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25Whit MondayWhit MondayMonday after Pentecost
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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3German Unity DayGerman Unity DayCommemorates German reunification
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November
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December
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25Christmas DayChristmas DayCelebrates birth of Jesus
26St. Stephen's DaySt. Stephen's DaySecond day of Christmas
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Long Weekend Planner

Combine weekends and holidays to get the longest break with the fewest days off.

Thu, Jan 1 – Sun, Jan 4
4-day breakTake 1 day(s) off for a 4-day break

Suggested leave: Fri, Jan 2

Fri, Apr 3 – Mon, Apr 6
4-day breakNo leave needed
Fri, May 1 – Sun, May 3
3-day breakNo leave needed
Thu, May 14 – Sun, May 17
4-day breakTake 1 day(s) off for a 4-day break

Suggested leave: Fri, May 15

Sat, May 23 – Mon, May 25
3-day breakNo leave needed
Fri, Dec 25 – Sun, Dec 27
3-day breakNo leave needed

Holiday Details

Review each holiday with local names and official notes.

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DateHolidayDescription
Thu, January 1, 2026New Year's DayFirst day of the year
Fri, April 3, 2026Good FridayCommemorates crucifixion of Jesus
Mon, April 6, 2026Easter MondayMonday after Easter
Fri, May 1, 2026Labour DayInternational Workers' Day
Thu, May 14, 2026Ascension DayCommemorates Jesus' ascension to heaven
Mon, May 25, 2026Whit MondayMonday after Pentecost
Sat, October 3, 2026German Unity DayCommemorates German reunification
Fri, December 25, 2026Christmas DayCelebrates birth of Jesus
Sat, December 26, 2026St. Stephen's DaySecond day of Christmas
Official Sources

Germany Officially published public holidays

Notes

1. Actual observance may change; check local authority updates.

2. Watch for compensatory days when holidays fall on weekends.