Germany Public Holidays 2031

Germany has 9 public holiday dates in 2031.

Last updated: 8 November 2026

2031 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 2031

Best use of leave in 2031: take Fri 2 May off around Labor Day for 4 days off in a row (Thu 1 – Sun 4 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
2 days leave → 5 days off	Sat 28 Dec – Wed 1 Jan	Mon 30 – Tue 31 Dec	New Year's Day	Vienna
4 days leave → 10 days off	Sat 5 – Mon 14 Apr	Mon 7 – Thu 10 Apr	Good Friday, Easter Monday	Budapest
4 days off	Fri 11 – Mon 14 Apr	No leave needed	Good Friday, Easter Monday	Vienna
1 day leave → 4 days off best value	Thu 1 – Sun 4 May	Fri 2 May	Labor Day	Budapest
1 day leave → 4 days off best value	Thu 22 – Sun 25 May	Fri 23 May	Ascension Day	Vienna
3 days off	Sat 31 May – Mon 2 Jun	No leave needed	Pentecost Monday	Budapest
3 days off	Fri 3 – Sun 5 Oct	No leave needed	German Unity Day	Vienna
3 days leave → 9 days off best value	Sat 20 – Sun 28 Dec	Mon 22 – Wed 24 Dec	Christmas Day, Second Day of Christmas	Budapest
4 days off	Thu 25 – Sun 28 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 2031 at a glance

Germany has 9 public holiday dates in 2031, from Wed 1 Jan to Fri 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 2031.

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does Germany have in 2031?

9 dates are listed on this page.

Are the 2031 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