Germany Public Holidays (Feiertage) 2026 & Best Days to Take Off
Book 1 day, get 5 off.
Book off Thu 2 Apr and you're free from Thu 2 Apr to Mon 6 Apr. Germany has 9 public holidays in 2026. Here is every one, and the leave days that stretch them.
2026 at a glance
- New Year's Day Thu 1 Jan National
Book 1 day (Fri 2 Jan) get 4 days off in a row (Thu 1 Jan – Sun 4 Jan)
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See this bridge- Good Friday Fri 3 Apr National
- Easter Monday Mon 6 Apr National
Book 1 day (Thu 2 Apr) get 5 days off in a row (Thu 2 Apr – Mon 6 Apr)
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See this bridge- Labour Day Fri 1 May National
Book 1 day (Thu 30 Apr) get 4 days off in a row (Thu 30 Apr – Sun 3 May)
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See this bridge- Ascension Day Thu 14 May National
Book 1 day (Fri 15 May) get 4 days off in a row (Thu 14 May – Sun 17 May)
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See this bridge- Whit Monday Mon 25 May National
Book 1 day (Fri 22 May) get 4 days off in a row (Fri 22 May – Mon 25 May)
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See this bridge- Christmas Day Fri 25 Dec National
- St. Stephen's Day Sat 26 Dec National
Book 1 day (Thu 24 Dec) get 4 days off in a row (Thu 24 Dec – Sun 27 Dec)
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See this bridge- Christmas Day Fri 25 Dec National
- St. Stephen's Day Sat 26 Dec National
Book 4 days (Mon 28 Dec – Thu 31 Dec) get 10 days off in a row (Fri 25 Dec – Sun 3 Jan)
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See this bridgeBook 1 day (Thu 31 Dec) get 4 days off in a row (Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan)
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See this bridgePublic holidayBook this day offWeekend inside a break
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- 5 leave days 21 days off in 5 breaks
- 10 leave days 38 days off in 10 breaks
- 15 leave days 53 days off in 15 breaks
- 20 leave days 68 days off in 20 breaks
Best bridge days in 2026
Day-off calculations use nationwide Feiertage. State (Bundesland) holidays are listed separately. Weekends are Saturday & Sunday.
New Year's Day passed
Book off: Fri 2 Jan
Book off: Fri 2 Jan – Tue 6 Jan
Good Friday & Easter Monday passed
Book off: Thu 2 Apr
Book off: Fri 27 Mar – Thu 2 Apr
Labour Day passed
Book off: Thu 30 Apr
Book off: Fri 24 Apr – Thu 30 Apr
Ascension Day passed
Book off: Fri 15 May
Book off: Fri 8 May – Fri 15 May
Whit Monday passed
Book off: Fri 22 May
Book off: Mon 18 May – Fri 22 May
Christmas Day & St. Stephen's Day
Book off: Thu 24 Dec
Book off: Fri 18 Dec – Thu 24 Dec
Christmas Day & St. Stephen's Day & New Year's Day
Book off: Mon 28 Dec – Thu 31 Dec
Book off: Thu 24 Dec – Thu 31 Dec
New Year's Day
Book off: Thu 31 Dec
Book off: Tue 29 Dec – Thu 31 Dec
All Germany public holidays 2026
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 1 Jan 2026 | New Year's Day (Neujahr) | National |
| Tue 6 Jan 2026 | Epiphany (Heilige Drei Könige) | Regional: BW, BY, ST |
| Sun 8 Mar 2026 weekend | International Women's Day (Internationaler Frauentag) | Regional: BE, MV |
| Fri 3 Apr 2026 | Good Friday (Karfreitag) | National |
| Sun 5 Apr 2026 weekend | Easter Sunday (Ostersonntag) | Regional: BB |
| Mon 6 Apr 2026 | Easter Monday (Ostermontag) | National |
| Fri 1 May 2026 | Labour Day (Tag der Arbeit) | National |
| Thu 14 May 2026 | Ascension Day (Christi Himmelfahrt) | National |
| Sun 24 May 2026 weekend | Pentecost (Pfingstsonntag) | Regional: BB |
| Mon 25 May 2026 | Whit Monday (Pfingstmontag) | National |
| Thu 4 Jun 2026 | Corpus Christi (Fronleichnam) | Regional: BW, BY, HE, NW, RP, SL |
| Sat 15 Aug 2026 weekend | Assumption Day (Mariä Himmelfahrt) | Regional: SL |
| Sun 20 Sep 2026 weekend | World Children's Day (Weltkindertag) | Regional: TH |
| Sat 3 Oct 2026 weekend | German Unity Day (Tag der Deutschen Einheit) | National |
| Sat 31 Oct 2026 weekend | Reformation Day (Reformationstag) | Regional: 9 regions |
| Sun 1 Nov 2026 weekend | All Saints' Day (Allerheiligen) | Regional: BW, BY, NW, RP, SL |
| Wed 18 Nov 2026 | Repentance and Prayer Day (Buß- und Bettag) | Regional: SN |
| Fri 25 Dec 2026 | Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) | National |
| Sat 26 Dec 2026 weekend | St. Stephen's Day (Zweiter Weihnachtstag) | National |
Dates are the official observed days off (substitute days included where the source lists them).
FAQ
How many public holidays does Germany have in 2026?
There are 9 national public holidays in Germany in 2026, plus 10 regional holidays.
How can I get the longest break in Germany in 2026 with 5 or fewer leave days?
Book off Fri 27 Mar – Thu 2 Apr (5 leave days) for 11 days off in a row, Fri 27 Mar 2026 to Mon 6 Apr 2026.
What is the best bridge day in Germany in 2026?
Book off Thu 2 Apr (1 leave day) to get 5 consecutive days off from Thu 2 Apr 2026 to Mon 6 Apr 2026.