🇩🇪Germany 2026 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for Germany in 2026, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 30 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Neujahr | 2026-01-01 | 270 days ago | Public Holidays |
Weiberfastnacht | 2026-02-12 | 228 days ago | Memorial Days |
Valentinstag | 2026-02-14 | 226 days ago | Memorial Days |
Rosenmontag | 2026-02-16 | 224 days ago | Memorial Days |
Faschingsdienstag | 2026-02-17 | 223 days ago | Memorial Days |
Aschermittwoch | 2026-02-18 | 222 days ago | Memorial Days |
Gründonnerstag | 2026-04-02 | 179 days ago | Memorial Days |
Karfreitag | 2026-04-03 | 178 days ago | Public Holidays |
Ostersonntag | 2026-04-05 | 176 days ago | Memorial Days |
Ostermontag | 2026-04-06 | 175 days ago | Public Holidays |
Maifeiertag | 2026-05-01 | 150 days ago | Public Holidays |
Muttertag | 2026-05-10 | 141 days ago | Memorial Days |
Christi Himmelfahrt | 2026-05-14 | 137 days ago | Public Holidays |
Pfingstsonntag | 2026-05-24 | 127 days ago | Memorial Days |
Pfingstmontag | 2026-05-25 | 126 days ago | Public Holidays |
Tag der Deutschen Einheit | 2026-10-03 | 5 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Allerheiligen | 2026-11-01 | 34 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Allerseelen | 2026-11-02 | 35 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Sankt Martin (Faschingsbeginn) | 2026-11-11 | 44 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Volkstrauertag | 2026-11-15 | 48 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Buß- und Bettag | 2026-11-18 | 51 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Totensonntag | 2026-11-22 | 55 days remaining | Memorial Days |
1. Advent | 2026-11-29 | 62 days remaining | Memorial Days |
2. Advent | 2026-12-06 | 69 days remaining | Memorial Days |
3. Advent | 2026-12-13 | 76 days remaining | Memorial Days |
4. Advent | 2026-12-20 | 83 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Heiliger Abend | 2026-12-24 | 87 days remaining | Bank Holidays |
1. Weihnachtstag | 2026-12-25 | 88 days remaining | Public Holidays |
2. Weihnachtstag | 2026-12-26 | 89 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Silvester | 2026-12-31 | 94 days remaining | Bank Holidays |
Germany 2026 Holiday Planning Highlights
Germany has 9 public holidays in 2026. 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 4 breaks require no time off, as the holidays are already connected to a weekend.
- Karfreitag: 2026-04-03 to 2026-04-06, 4 consecutive days
- Maifeiertag: 2026-05-01 to 2026-05-03, 3 consecutive days
- Pfingstmontag: 2026-05-23 to 2026-05-25, 3 consecutive days
- 1. Weihnachtstag: 2026-12-25 to 2026-12-27, 3 consecutive days
Take 1 day off for 4+ consecutive days
The following 2 opportunities require taking just 1 day off between a holiday and a weekend to create at least 4 consecutive days of rest.
- Neujahr: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-01-01 to 2026-01-04
- Christi Himmelfahrt: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-05-14 to 2026-05-17
In 2026, 2 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.