Germany Public Holidays 2029

Germany has 9 public holiday dates in 2029.

Last updated: 8 November 2026

2029 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 2029

Best use of leave in 2029: take Mon 24 Dec off around Christmas Day for 5 days off in a row (Sat 22 – Wed 26 Dec).

✈️ 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
3 days off	Sat 30 Dec – Mon 1 Jan	No leave needed	New Year's Day	Vienna
4 days leave → 10 days off	Sat 24 Mar – Mon 2 Apr	Mon 26 – Thu 29 Mar	Good Friday, Easter Monday	Budapest
4 days off	Fri 30 Mar – Mon 2 Apr	No leave needed	Good Friday, Easter Monday	Vienna
1 day leave → 4 days off best value	Sat 28 Apr – Tue 1 May	Mon 30 Apr	Labor Day	Budapest
1 day leave → 4 days off best value	Thu 10 – Sun 13 May	Fri 11 May	Ascension Day	Vienna
3 days off	Sat 19 – Mon 21 May	No leave needed	Pentecost Monday	Budapest
2 days leave → 5 days off	Sat 29 Sep – Wed 3 Oct	Mon 1 – Tue 2 Oct	German Unity Day	Vienna
1 day leave → 5 days off best value	Sat 22 – Wed 26 Dec	Mon 24 Dec	Christmas Day, Second Day of Christmas	Budapest
3 days leave → 9 days off	Sat 22 – Sun 30 Dec	Mon 24 Dec + Thu 27 – Fri 28 Dec	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 2029 at a glance

Germany has 9 public holiday dates in 2029, from Mon 1 Jan to Wed 26 Dec. 0 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday.

Compare with Germany public holidays 2027, which are checked against the official list, or browse all countries for 2029.

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does Germany have in 2029?

9 dates are listed on this page.

Are the 2029 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