Germany Public Holidays 2026

Germany has 9 public holiday dates in 2026.

Last updated: 8 November 2026

2026 holiday calendar — Germany

• Public holiday
• Suggested day off
• Weekend

Tap a coloured date to see the holiday.

Long weekends and best days to take off in Germany in 2026

Best use of leave in 2026: take Fri 2 Jan off around New Year's Day for 4 days off in a row (Thu 1 – Sun 4 Jan).

✈️ 3 days or more off? How about a trip? Ideas are in the last column — tap one for where to stay.

Break	Dates	Take leave on	Holiday	Trip idea
1 day leave → 4 days off best value	Thu 1 – Sun 4 Jan	Fri 2 Jan	New Year's Day	Vienna
4 days leave → 10 days off	Sat 28 Mar – Mon 6 Apr	Mon 30 Mar – Thu 2 Apr	Good Friday, Easter Monday	Budapest
4 days off	Fri 3 – Mon 6 Apr	No leave needed	Good Friday, Easter Monday	Vienna
3 days off	Fri 1 – Sun 3 May	No leave needed	Labor Day	Budapest
1 day leave → 4 days off best value	Thu 14 – Sun 17 May	Fri 15 May	Ascension Day	Vienna
3 days off	Sat 23 – Mon 25 May	No leave needed	Pentecost Monday	Budapest
3 days off	Fri 25 – Sun 27 Dec	No leave needed	Christmas Day, Second Day of Christmas	Vienna

Calculated from the national holidays above with a Saturday–Sunday weekend. Company rules, shift work and regional holidays can change the result.

Germany holidays in 2026 at a glance

Germany has 9 public holiday dates in 2026, from Thu 1 Jan to Sat 26 Dec. 2 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, so the substitute rules matter.

Compare with Germany public holidays 2027, which are checked against the official list, or browse all countries for 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does Germany have in 2026?

9 dates are listed on this page.

Are the 2026 dates official?

Yes, they follow the published list for that year.

Are regional holidays included?

No. Only holidays that apply nationwide are listed.

Sources: Federal Ministry of the Interior – Public holidays · python-holidays – open holiday rules