The Holiday Ledger. 2026 Edition

Germany - Public Holidays 2026

Source: Federal and state holiday legislation - nationwide holidays

Germany observes 9 nationwide public holidays in 2026, of which 7 fall on weekdays. There is no substitution when a holiday falls on a weekend.

9
Nationwide public holidays(1)
7
Fall on weekdays, Mon-Fri

Germany - Public Holidays 2026

Source: Federal and state holiday legislation - nationwide holidays
#HolidayDateDay
1New Year's Day01 Jan 2026Thu
2Good Friday03 Apr 2026Fri
3Easter Monday06 Apr 2026Mon
4Labour Day01 May 2026Fri
5Ascension Day14 May 2026Thu
6Whit Monday25 May 2026Mon
7Day of German Unity(2)03 Oct 2026Sat
8Christmas Day25 Dec 2026Fri
9Second Day of Christmas(2)26 Dec 2026Sat

2026 Calendar View

Public holidays shaded - weeks start Monday
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Notes & Sources

  1. Public holidays in Germany are designated by the holiday acts of the 16 federal states; the nine listed are common to all states. The Day of German Unity is established federally by the Unification Treaty, Art. 2(2): gesetze-im-internet.de/einigvtr.
  2. German law provides no substitute day when a holiday falls on a weekend: the Day of German Unity (Sat 03 Oct) and the Second Day of Christmas (Sat 26 Dec) are not made up in 2026.
  3. States add up to four further holidays (Epiphany, Corpus Christi, Reformation Day, All Saints' Day and others), bringing totals to 10-13 days depending on the state.
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