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Germany Public Holidays
38 holidays for 2026 & 2027 in Germany —public, cultural and religious. Filter by month and copy any date with one click.
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Germany has 9 nationwide public holidays and additional state-specific ones. Christmas Day, Easter Monday, Labour Day, Day of German Unity and Pentecost are observed across the country.
Next upcoming holiday: May 24, 2026 — Pentecost.
Germany holiday calendar
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1Jan 2026
New Year's Day
🇩🇪Germany · Europe
First day of the Gregorian calendar year, marked by celebrations, resolutions and family gatherings.
Public
6Jan 2026
Epiphany
🇩🇪Germany · Europe
Christian feast on January 6 celebrating the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus.
Public
8Mar 2026
International Women's Day
🇩🇪Germany · Europe
International Women's Day on March 8, celebrating women's achievements and advocating gender equality.
Public
3Apr 2026
Good Friday
🇩🇪Germany · Europe
Christian observance of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, two days before Easter.
Public
5Apr 2026
Easter Sunday
🇩🇪Germany · Europe
Most important Christian feast, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Public
6Apr 2026
Easter Monday
🇩🇪Germany · Europe
Day after Easter Sunday, observed as a public holiday in many Christian countries.
Public
1May 2026
Labour Day
🇩🇪Germany · Europe
International Workers' Day on May 1, honoring the contributions of workers and the labor movement.
Public
14May 2026
Ascension Day
🇩🇪Germany · Europe
Christian feast commemorating the ascension of Jesus into heaven, 40 days after Easter.
Public
24May 2026
Pentecost
🇩🇪Germany · Europe
Christian holiday celebrating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles.
Public
25May 2026
Whit Monday
🇩🇪Germany · Europe
Day after Pentecost, observed as a public holiday in many European countries.
Public
4Jun 2026
Corpus Christi
🇩🇪Germany · Europe
Christian feast honoring the body and blood of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist.
Public
15Aug 2026
Assumption Day
🇩🇪Germany · Europe
Public holiday observed in Germany.
Public
20Sep 2026
World Children's Day
🇩🇪Germany · Europe
Day honoring children and promoting their welfare and rights.
Public
3Oct 2026
German Unity Day
🇩🇪Germany · Europe
Public holiday observed in Germany.
Public
31Oct 2026
Reformation Day
🇩🇪Germany · Europe
Protestant holiday commemorating Martin Luther's 95 Theses on October 31, 1517.
Public
1Nov 2026
All Saints' Day
🇩🇪Germany · Europe
Christian feast on November 1 honoring all known and unknown saints.
Public
18Nov 2026
Repentance and Prayer Day
🇩🇪Germany · Europe
Public holiday observed in Germany.
Public
25Dec 2026
Christmas Day
🇩🇪Germany · Europe
Major Christian and cultural holiday celebrating the nativity of Jesus Christ.
Public
26Dec 2026
St. Stephen's Day
🇩🇪Germany · Europe
Christian feast day on December 26, also known as the Feast of Saint Stephen.
Public
1Jan 2027
New Year's Day
🇩🇪Germany · Europe
First day of the Gregorian calendar year, marked by celebrations, resolutions and family gatherings.
Public
6Jan 2027
Epiphany
🇩🇪Germany · Europe
Christian feast on January 6 celebrating the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus.
Public
8Mar 2027
International Women's Day
🇩🇪Germany · Europe
International Women's Day on March 8, celebrating women's achievements and advocating gender equality.
Public
26Mar 2027
Good Friday
🇩🇪Germany · Europe
Christian observance of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, two days before Easter.
Public
28Mar 2027
Easter Sunday
🇩🇪Germany · Europe
Most important Christian feast, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Public
29Mar 2027
Easter Monday
🇩🇪Germany · Europe
Day after Easter Sunday, observed as a public holiday in many Christian countries.
Public
1May 2027
Labour Day
🇩🇪Germany · Europe
International Workers' Day on May 1, honoring the contributions of workers and the labor movement.
Public
6May 2027
Ascension Day
🇩🇪Germany · Europe
Christian feast commemorating the ascension of Jesus into heaven, 40 days after Easter.
Public
16May 2027
Pentecost
🇩🇪Germany · Europe
Christian holiday celebrating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles.
Public
17May 2027
Whit Monday
🇩🇪Germany · Europe
Day after Pentecost, observed as a public holiday in many European countries.
Public
27May 2027
Corpus Christi
🇩🇪Germany · Europe
Christian feast honoring the body and blood of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist.
Public
15Aug 2027
Assumption Day
🇩🇪Germany · Europe
Public holiday observed in Germany.
Public
20Sep 2027
World Children's Day
🇩🇪Germany · Europe
Day honoring children and promoting their welfare and rights.
Public
3Oct 2027
German Unity Day
🇩🇪Germany · Europe
Public holiday observed in Germany.
Public
31Oct 2027
Reformation Day
🇩🇪Germany · Europe
Protestant holiday commemorating Martin Luther's 95 Theses on October 31, 1517.
Public
1Nov 2027
All Saints' Day
🇩🇪Germany · Europe
Christian feast on November 1 honoring all known and unknown saints.
Public
17Nov 2027
Repentance and Prayer Day
🇩🇪Germany · Europe
Public holiday observed in Germany.
Public
25Dec 2027
Christmas Day
🇩🇪Germany · Europe
Major Christian and cultural holiday celebrating the nativity of Jesus Christ.
Public
26Dec 2027
St. Stephen's Day
🇩🇪Germany · Europe
Christian feast day on December 26, also known as the Feast of Saint Stephen.
Public
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FAQ
How many public holidays does Germany have?
Germany has 38 official public holidays plus 0 widely observed cultural or religious holidays in our 2026-2027 dataset.
Are these dates official?
Public dates are sourced from the open Nager.Date dataset, cross-referenced with government calendars. Lunar / Hijri / luni-solar dates (e.g. Lunar New Year, Eid, Diwali) are curated separately because they shift each year. Always confirm critical dates with the official local authority.
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