Germany Public Holidays 2027
Germany has nine nationwide public holidays. In 2027, Labour Day, German Unity Day and both Christmas days fall on weekends, and Germany does not move them to a weekday.
Last updated: 8 November 2026
| Date (2027) | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 1 Jan | New Year's Day (Neujahr) | |
| Fri 26 Mar | Good Friday (Karfreitag) | |
| Mon 29 Mar | Easter Monday (Ostermontag) | |
| Sat 1 May | Labour Day (Tag der Arbeit) | Saturday |
| Thu 6 May | Ascension Day (Christi Himmelfahrt) | |
| Mon 17 May | Whit Monday (Pfingstmontag) | |
| Sun 3 Oct | German Unity Day (Tag der Deutschen Einheit) | Sunday |
| Sat 25 Dec | Christmas Day (1. Weihnachtstag) | Saturday |
| Sun 26 Dec | St Stephen's Day (2. Weihnachtstag) | Sunday |
How German holidays work
Only German Unity Day is set by federal law; the other holidays are set by the 16 states (Länder), which all observe the nine listed here. Many add more: Epiphany (6 January) in Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg and Saxony-Anhalt; Corpus Christi (27 May 2027) in mainly Catholic states; Reformation Day (31 October) in the north and east; All Saints' Day (1 November) in the south and west. Berlin observes International Women's Day (8 March).
There are no substitute days: a holiday on a weekend is simply lost. 2027 is a relatively poor year for days off as a result.
Long weekends and travel in 2027
Ascension Day (Thursday 6 May) is the classic Brückentag — take Friday 7 May off for a four-day weekend. Christmas markets run from late November until just before Christmas in most cities.
Long weekends in Germany in 2027
- Fri 1 – Sun 3 Jan: 3 days off
- Fri 26 – Mon 29 Mar: 4 days off
- Sat 15 – Mon 17 May: 3 days off
Best bridge days
- Take Friday 7 May off after Thu 6 May → 4 days off (Thu 6 – Sun 9 May)
Calculated from the national holidays above with a Saturday–Sunday weekend; regional holidays and company rules can add days.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Germany have in 2027?
- Nine nationwide, plus up to five more depending on the state.
- Are holidays moved if they fall on a weekend in Germany?
- No. There are no substitute days.
- Is Corpus Christi a holiday in Germany?
- Only in some states, such as Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, Hesse and North Rhine-Westphalia.
Sources: Federal Ministry of the Interior – Public holidays · German National Tourist Board