Germany Public Holidays 2028
Germany has 9 public holiday dates in 2028.
Last updated: 8 November 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Sat 1 Jan | New Year's Day |
| Fri 14 Apr | Good Friday |
| Mon 17 Apr | Easter Monday |
| Mon 1 May | Labor Day |
| Thu 25 May | Ascension Day |
| Mon 5 Jun | Pentecost Monday |
| Tue 3 Oct | German Unity Day |
| Mon 25 Dec | Christmas Day |
| Tue 26 Dec | Second Day of Christmas |
2028 holiday calendar — Germany
- Public holiday
- Suggested day off
- Weekend
Tap a coloured date to see the holiday.
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Long weekends and best days to take off in Germany in 2028
Best use of leave in 2028: take Fri 26 May off around Ascension Day for 4 days off in a row (Thu 25 – Sun 28 May).
✈️ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 days leave → 10 days off | Sat 8 – Mon 17 Apr | Mon 10 – Thu 13 Apr | Good Friday, Easter Monday |  Vienna |
| 4 days off | Fri 14 – Mon 17 Apr | No leave needed | Good Friday, Easter Monday | Budapest |
| 3 days off | Sat 29 Apr – Mon 1 May | No leave needed | Labor Day | Vienna |
| 1 day leave → 4 days off best value | Thu 25 – Sun 28 May | Fri 26 May | Ascension Day | Budapest |
| 3 days off | Sat 3 – Mon 5 Jun | No leave needed | Pentecost Monday | Vienna |
| 1 day leave → 4 days off best value | Sat 30 Sep – Tue 3 Oct | Mon 2 Oct | German Unity Day | Budapest |
| 4 days off | Sat 23 – Tue 26 Dec | No leave needed | Christmas Day, Second Day of Christmas | Vienna |
| 3 days leave → 9 days off best value | Sat 23 – Sun 31 Dec | Wed 27 – Fri 29 Dec | Christmas Day, Second Day of Christmas | Budapest |
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 2028 at a glance
Germany has 9 public holiday dates in 2028, from Sat 1 Jan to Tue 26 Dec. 1 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 2028.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Germany have in 2028?
- 9 dates are listed on this page.
- Are the 2028 dates official?
- Yes — they follow fixed rules in the holiday law; substitute days are included.
- 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