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Public Holidays in Germany, 2026
9 official public holidays
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How many public holidays in Germany 2026?
Germany has 9 public holidays in 2026. The country's work culture: 35-40 hours/week, excellent work-life balance.
All Public Holidays 2026
Jan 1
Thu
New Year's Day
NationalNeujahr — first day of the year
Apr 18
Sat
Good Friday
NationalKarfreitag — commemorates crucifixion of Jesus
Apr 21
Tue
Easter Monday
ReligiousOstermontag — day after Easter Sunday
May 1
Fri
Labour Day
NationalTag der Arbeit — international workers day
May 29
Fri
Ascension Day
ReligiousChristi Himmelfahrt — ascension of Jesus to heaven
Jun 9
Tue
Whit Monday
NationalPfingstmontag — day after Pentecost
Oct 3
Sat
German Unity Day
NationalTag der Deutschen Einheit — German reunification
Dec 25
Fri
Christmas Day
ReligiousWeihnachtstag — first day of Christmas
Dec 26
Sat
Second Day of Christmas
ReligiousZweiter Weihnachtstag — second day of Christmas
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Tag der Arbeit — international workers day
Date Range
Fri May 1 — Sun May 3
No leave needed!
3
days off
Ascension Day
Christi Himmelfahrt — ascension of Jesus to heaven
Date Range
Fri May 29 — Sun May 31
No leave needed!
3
days off
Whit Monday
Pfingstmontag — day after Pentecost
Date Range
Sat Jun 6 — Tue Jun 9
Bridge Day
Mon Jun 8
Take 1 day off
4
days off
Christmas Day
Weihnachtstag — first day of Christmas
Date Range
Fri Dec 25 — Sun Dec 27
No leave needed!
3
days off
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Good Friday
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Easter Monday
22
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