Germany — Public Holidays 2026
Nationwide statutory holidays. German states observe further holidays (e.g. Epiphany, Corpus Christi, Reformation Day) that vary by state. Germany does not move holidays that fall on weekends.
| Date | Holiday | Type | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 Thursday | New Year's Day Neujahr | public | National |
| April 3 Friday | Good Friday Karfreitag | public | National |
| April 6 Monday | Easter Monday Ostermontag | public | National |
| May 1 Friday | Labour Day Tag der Arbeit | public | National |
| May 14 Thursday | Ascension Day Christi Himmelfahrt | public | National |
| May 25 Monday | Whit Monday Pfingstmontag | public | National |
| October 3 Saturday | German Unity Day Tag der Deutschen Einheit | public | National |
| December 25 Friday | Christmas Day 1. Weihnachtstag | public | National |
| December 26 Saturday | St. Stephen's Day 2. Weihnachtstag | public | National |
Holidays can change when governments pass new laws or issue special announcements. This calendar is generated from published statutory rules; always confirm critical dates with an official source.
Data source and notes: Data Sources · Last updated: 2026-07-26