Germany Public Holidays (Feiertage) 2027 & Best Days to Take Off
Book 1 day, get 5 off.
Book off Thu 25 Mar and you're free from Thu 25 Mar to Mon 29 Mar. Germany has 9 public holidays in 2027. Here is every one, and the leave days that stretch them.
2027 at a glance
- New Year's Day Fri 1 Jan National
Book 1 day (Mon 4 Jan) get 4 days off in a row (Fri 1 Jan – Mon 4 Jan)
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See this bridge- Good Friday Fri 26 Mar National
- Easter Monday Mon 29 Mar National
Book 1 day (Thu 25 Mar) get 5 days off in a row (Thu 25 Mar – Mon 29 Mar)
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See this bridge- Ascension Day Thu 6 May National
Book 1 day (Fri 7 May) get 4 days off in a row (Thu 6 May – Sun 9 May)
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See this bridge- Whit Monday Mon 17 May National
Book 1 day (Fri 14 May) get 4 days off in a row (Fri 14 May – Mon 17 May)
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See this bridge- St. Stephen's Day Sun 26 Dec National
Falls on a weekend, so no leave can stretch it.
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- 5 leave days 20 days off in 5 breaks
- 10 leave days 35 days off in 10 breaks
- 15 leave days 50 days off in 15 breaks
- 20 leave days 65 days off in 20 breaks
Best bridge days in 2027
Day-off calculations use nationwide Feiertage. State (Bundesland) holidays are listed separately. Weekends are Saturday & Sunday.
New Year's Day
Book off: Mon 4 Jan
Book off: Mon 4 Jan – Fri 8 Jan
Good Friday & Easter Monday
Book off: Thu 25 Mar
Book off: Fri 19 Mar – Thu 25 Mar
Labour Day & Ascension Day
Book off: Fri 7 May
Book off: Fri 30 Apr – Fri 7 May
Whit Monday
Book off: Fri 14 May
Book off: Mon 10 May – Fri 14 May
All Germany public holidays 2027
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 1 Jan 2027 | New Year's Day (Neujahr) | National |
| Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Epiphany (Heilige Drei Könige) | Regional: BW, BY, ST |
| Mon 8 Mar 2027 | International Women's Day (Internationaler Frauentag) | Regional: BE, MV |
| Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Good Friday (Karfreitag) | National |
| Sun 28 Mar 2027 weekend | Easter Sunday (Ostersonntag) | Regional: BB |
| Mon 29 Mar 2027 | Easter Monday (Ostermontag) | National |
| Sat 1 May 2027 weekend | Labour Day (Tag der Arbeit) | National |
| Thu 6 May 2027 | Ascension Day (Christi Himmelfahrt) | National |
| Sun 16 May 2027 weekend | Pentecost (Pfingstsonntag) | Regional: BB |
| Mon 17 May 2027 | Whit Monday (Pfingstmontag) | National |
| Thu 27 May 2027 | Corpus Christi (Fronleichnam) | Regional: BW, BY, HE, NW, RP, SL |
| Sun 15 Aug 2027 weekend | Assumption Day (Mariä Himmelfahrt) | Regional: SL |
| Mon 20 Sep 2027 | World Children's Day (Weltkindertag) | Regional: TH |
| Sun 3 Oct 2027 weekend | German Unity Day (Tag der Deutschen Einheit) | National |
| Sun 31 Oct 2027 weekend | Reformation Day (Reformationstag) | Regional: 9 regions |
| Mon 1 Nov 2027 | All Saints' Day (Allerheiligen) | Regional: BW, BY, NW, RP, SL |
| Wed 17 Nov 2027 | Repentance and Prayer Day (Buß- und Bettag) | Regional: SN |
| Sat 25 Dec 2027 weekend | Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) | National |
| Sun 26 Dec 2027 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 2027?
There are 9 national public holidays in Germany in 2027, plus 10 regional holidays.
How can I get the longest break in Germany in 2027 with 5 or fewer leave days?
Book off Fri 19 Mar – Thu 25 Mar (5 leave days) for 11 days off in a row, Fri 19 Mar 2027 to Mon 29 Mar 2027.
What is the best bridge day in Germany in 2027?
Book off Thu 25 Mar (1 leave day) to get 5 consecutive days off from Thu 25 Mar 2027 to Mon 29 Mar 2027.