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Public holidays

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10 public holidays observed in Germany during 2026. 47 school breaks shape travel demand. 6 long weekend opportunities.

Public holidays

10

Long weekends

6

School breaks

47

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Select your region

National holidays apply everywhere in Germany. Pick a state to see additional regional dates.

All 2026 holidays

10 total
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January 2026

  1. Jan1
    New Year's Day

    Thursday

April 2026

  1. Apr3
    Good Friday

    Friday

  2. Apr5
    Easter

    Sunday · Weekend

  3. Apr6
    Easter Monday

    Monday

May 2026

  1. May1
    Labour Day

    Friday

  2. May14
    Ascension Day

    Thursday

  3. May25
    Whit Monday

    Monday

October 2026

  1. Oct3
    German Unity Day

    Saturday · Weekend

December 2026

  1. Dec25
    Christmas Day

    Friday

  2. Dec26
    Boxing Day

    Saturday · Weekend

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Long weekend opportunities

Smart windows to maximize your time off.

New Year's Day

Jan 1 – 4

4days off
Thu1★
Fri2↓ off
Sat3·
Sun4·

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Easter Holidays

Apr 3 – 6

4days off
Fri3★
Sat4·
Sun5★
Mon6★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Labour Day

May 1 – 3

3days off
Fri1★
Sat2·
Sun3·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Ascension Day

May 14 – 17

4days off
Thu14★
Fri15↓ off
Sat16·
Sun17·

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Whit Monday

May 23 – 25

3days off
Sat23·
Sun24·
Mon25★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Christmas Holidays

Dec 25 – 27

3days off
Fri25★
Sat26★
Sun27·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

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Plan your next long weekend

Choose a domestic or international Beevago pick for each upcoming break.

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School holidays 2026

When schools are closed — peak travel demand from families.

RegionAllBrandenburgBerlinBaden-WürttembergBavariaBremenHessenHamburgMecklenburg-VorpommernNiedersachsenNordrhein-WestfalenRheinland-PfalzSchleswig-HolsteinSaarlandSachsenSachsen-AnhaltThüringen

Breaks by region

Pick your group above to see only the relevant dates.

Brandenburg5 breaks
Dec22

Christmas Holiday

Dec 22 – Jan 2 · 12 days

Feb2

Winter Break

Feb 2–6 · 5 days

Mar30

Easter Holiday

Mar 30 – Apr 10 · 12 days

May15

No classes day

May 15–15 · 1 day

Jul9

Summer Holidays

Jul 9 – Aug 21 · 44 days

Berlin8 breaks
Dec22

Christmas Holiday

Dec 22 – Jan 2 · 12 days

Feb2

Winter Break

Feb 2–7 · 6 days

Mar30

Easter Holiday

Mar 30 – Apr 10 · 12 days

May15

No classes day

May 15–15 · 1 day

May26

Pentecost

May 26–26 · 1 day

May30

No classes day

May 30–30 · 1 day

Jul9

Summer Holidays

Jul 9 – Aug 22 · 45 days

Oct19

Autumn Holidays

Oct 19–31 · 13 days

Baden-Württemberg4 breaks
Dec22

Christmas Holiday

Dec 22 – Jan 5 · 15 days

Mar30

Easter Holiday

Mar 30 – Apr 10 · 12 days

May25

Pentecost

May 25 – Jun 5 · 12 days

Jul30

Summer Holidays

Jul 30 – Sep 11 · 44 days

Bavaria5 breaks
Dec22

Christmas Holiday

Dec 22 – Jan 5 · 15 days

Feb16

Winter Holidays

Feb 16–20 · 5 days

Mar30

Easter Holiday

Mar 30 – Apr 10 · 12 days

May26

Pentecost

May 26 – Jun 5 · 11 days

Aug3

Summer Holidays

Aug 3 – Sep 14 · 43 days

Bremen5 breaks
Dec22

Christmas Holiday

Dec 22 – Jan 5 · 15 days

Feb2

Winter Break

Feb 2–3 · 2 days

Mar23

Easter Holiday

Mar 23 – Apr 7 · 16 days

May14

Ascension Day

May 14–15 · 2 days

Jul2

Summer Holidays

Jul 2 – Aug 12 · 42 days

Hessen3 breaks
Dec22

Christmas Holiday

Dec 22 – Jan 9 · 19 days

Mar30

Easter Holiday

Mar 30 – Apr 10 · 12 days

Jun29

Summer Holidays

Jun 29 – Aug 7 · 40 days

Hamburg4 breaks
Dec17

Christmas Holiday

Dec 17 – Jan 2 · 17 days

Mar2

Spring Break

Mar 2–13 · 12 days

May11

Easter Holiday

May 11–15 · 5 days

Jul9

Summer Holidays

Jul 9 – Aug 19 · 42 days

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern5 breaks
Dec23

Christmas Holiday

Dec 23 – Jan 5 · 14 days

Feb3

Winter Break

Feb 3–14 · 12 days

Apr14

Easter Holiday

Apr 14–23 · 10 days

Jun6

Pentecost

Jun 6 – May 26 · -10 days

Jul28

Summer Holidays

Jul 28 – Sep 5 · 40 days

Niedersachsen5 breaks
Dec22

Christmas Holiday

Dec 22 – Jan 5 · 15 days

Feb2

Winter Break

Feb 2–3 · 2 days

Mar23

Easter Holiday

Mar 23 – Apr 7 · 16 days

May25

Pentecost

May 25–26 · 2 days

Jul2

Summer Holidays

Jul 2 – Aug 12 · 42 days

Nordrhein-Westfalen4 breaks
Dec22

Christmas Holiday

Dec 22 – Jan 6 · 16 days

Mar30

Easter Holiday

Mar 30 – Apr 10 · 12 days

May25

Pentecost

May 25–26 · 2 days

Jul20

Summer Holidays

Jul 20 – Sep 1 · 44 days

Rheinland-Pfalz3 breaks
Dec22

Christmas Holiday

Dec 22 – Jan 7 · 17 days

Mar30

Easter Holiday

Mar 30 – Apr 10 · 12 days

Jun29

Summer Holidays

Jun 29 – Aug 7 · 40 days

Schleswig-Holstein3 breaks
Dec19

Christmas Holiday

Dec 19 – Jan 6 · 19 days

Mar26

Easter Holiday

Mar 26 – Apr 10 · 16 days

Jul6

Summer Holidays

Jul 6 – Aug 14 · 40 days

Saarland4 breaks
Dec22

Christmas Holiday

Dec 22 – Jan 2 · 12 days

Feb16

Carnival Holiday

Feb 16–20 · 5 days

Apr7

Easter Holiday

Apr 7–17 · 11 days

Jun29

Summer Holidays

Jun 29 – Aug 7 · 40 days

Sachsen5 breaks
Dec22

Christmas Holiday

Dec 22 – Jan 2 · 12 days

Feb9

Winter Break

Feb 9–20 · 12 days

Apr3

Easter Holiday

Apr 3–10 · 8 days

May14

Ascension Day

May 14–15 · 2 days

Jul6

Summer Holidays

Jul 6 – Aug 14 · 40 days

Sachsen-Anhalt5 breaks
Dec22

Christmas Holiday

Dec 22 – Jan 5 · 15 days

Feb2

Winter Break

Feb 2–6 · 5 days

Mar30

Easter Holiday

Mar 30 – Apr 6 · 8 days

May26

Pentecost

May 26–29 · 4 days

Jul7

Summer Holidays

Jul 7 – Aug 14 · 39 days

Thüringen4 breaks
Dec22

Christmas Holiday

Dec 22 – Jan 2 · 12 days

Feb16

Winter Break

Feb 16–20 · 5 days

Apr7

Easter Holiday

Apr 7–17 · 11 days

Jul6

Summer Holidays

Jul 6 – Aug 14 · 40 days

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Frequently asked questions

What are the public holidays in Germany in 2026?
Germany observes 10 public holidays in 2026, including New Year's Day (January 1, 2026), Good Friday (April 3, 2026), Easter (April 5, 2026), Easter Monday (April 6, 2026), Labour Day (May 1, 2026). See the full list above for exact dates.
How many public holidays does Germany have in 2026?
Germany observes 10 national public holidays in 2026. Some regions may add additional regional holidays on top.
When is New Year's Day in Germany 2026?
New Year's Day in Germany falls on January 1, 2026.
When is Good Friday in Germany 2026?
Good Friday in Germany falls on April 3, 2026.
When is Easter in Germany 2026?
Easter in Germany falls on April 5, 2026.
When is Easter Monday in Germany 2026?
Easter Monday in Germany falls on April 6, 2026.
When is Labour Day in Germany 2026?
Labour Day in Germany falls on May 1, 2026.
When is Ascension Day in Germany 2026?
Ascension Day in Germany falls on May 14, 2026.
When is Whit Monday in Germany 2026?
Whit Monday in Germany falls on May 25, 2026.
When is German Unity Day in Germany 2026?
German Unity Day in Germany falls on October 3, 2026.
When is Christmas Day in Germany 2026?
Christmas Day in Germany falls on December 25, 2026.
When is Boxing Day in Germany 2026?
Boxing Day in Germany falls on December 26, 2026.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend in Germany?
Most public holidays in Germany are observed only on the exact date. Some countries grant a substitute weekday off when a holiday lands on a Saturday or Sunday — check the notes for each holiday above.
Are banks closed on public holidays in Germany?
Yes — most banks, public administration offices, and the stock exchange close on national public holidays. Some retail and tourism businesses stay open.
What is a "bridge day"?
A bridge day is a regular working day that falls between a public holiday and a weekend (e.g. a Friday after a Thursday holiday). Many people take this day off to extend the long weekend without using extra vacation.
Are these dates official for Germany?
Dates are sourced from official government publications and the relevant ministries. Always confirm regional and local observances closer to your travel date — especially for substitute holidays and bank-only days.
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