🇩🇪Germany 2021 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for Germany in 2021, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 30 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Neujahr | 2021-01-01 | 2096 days ago | Public Holidays |
Weiberfastnacht | 2021-02-11 | 2055 days ago | Memorial Days |
Valentinstag | 2021-02-14 | 2052 days ago | Memorial Days |
Rosenmontag | 2021-02-15 | 2051 days ago | Memorial Days |
Faschingsdienstag | 2021-02-16 | 2050 days ago | Memorial Days |
Aschermittwoch | 2021-02-17 | 2049 days ago | Memorial Days |
Gründonnerstag | 2021-04-01 | 2006 days ago | Memorial Days |
Karfreitag | 2021-04-02 | 2005 days ago | Public Holidays |
Ostersonntag | 2021-04-04 | 2003 days ago | Memorial Days |
Ostermontag | 2021-04-05 | 2002 days ago | Public Holidays |
Maifeiertag | 2021-05-01 | 1976 days ago | Public Holidays |
Muttertag | 2021-05-09 | 1968 days ago | Memorial Days |
Christi Himmelfahrt | 2021-05-13 | 1964 days ago | Public Holidays |
Pfingstsonntag | 2021-05-23 | 1954 days ago | Memorial Days |
Pfingstmontag | 2021-05-24 | 1953 days ago | Public Holidays |
Tag der Deutschen Einheit | 2021-10-03 | 1821 days ago | Public Holidays |
Allerheiligen | 2021-11-01 | 1792 days ago | Memorial Days |
Allerseelen | 2021-11-02 | 1791 days ago | Memorial Days |
Sankt Martin (Faschingsbeginn) | 2021-11-11 | 1782 days ago | Memorial Days |
Volkstrauertag | 2021-11-14 | 1779 days ago | Memorial Days |
Buß- und Bettag | 2021-11-17 | 1776 days ago | Memorial Days |
Totensonntag | 2021-11-21 | 1772 days ago | Memorial Days |
1. Advent | 2021-11-28 | 1765 days ago | Memorial Days |
2. Advent | 2021-12-05 | 1758 days ago | Memorial Days |
3. Advent | 2021-12-12 | 1751 days ago | Memorial Days |
4. Advent | 2021-12-19 | 1744 days ago | Memorial Days |
Heiliger Abend | 2021-12-24 | 1739 days ago | Bank Holidays |
1. Weihnachtstag | 2021-12-25 | 1738 days ago | Public Holidays |
2. Weihnachtstag | 2021-12-26 | 1737 days ago | Public Holidays |
Silvester | 2021-12-31 | 1732 days ago | Bank Holidays |
Germany 2021 Holiday Planning Highlights
Germany has 9 public holidays in 2021. The insights below are calculated directly from the holiday dates on this page and can help you plan your time off.
Long weekends without taking leave
The following 3 breaks require no time off, as the holidays are already connected to a weekend.
- Neujahr: 2021-01-01 to 2021-01-03, 3 consecutive days
- Karfreitag: 2021-04-02 to 2021-04-05, 4 consecutive days
- Pfingstmontag: 2021-05-22 to 2021-05-24, 3 consecutive days
Take 1 day off for 4+ consecutive days
The following 1 opportunities require taking just 1 day off between a holiday and a weekend to create at least 4 consecutive days of rest.
- Christi Himmelfahrt: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2021-05-13 to 2021-05-16
In 2021, 4 public holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Whether Germany provides substitute holidays depends on the official announcement.
5 is the busiest holiday month, with 3 public holidays.