🇩🇪Germany - 2021 Complete Holiday List
View the complete list of holidays for Germany in 2021, including all statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school vacations, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 30 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Neujahr | 2021-01-01 | 2102 days ago | Public Holidays |
Weiberfastnacht | 2021-02-11 | 2061 days ago | Memorial Days |
Valentinstag | 2021-02-14 | 2058 days ago | Memorial Days |
Rosenmontag | 2021-02-15 | 2057 days ago | Memorial Days |
Faschingsdienstag | 2021-02-16 | 2056 days ago | Memorial Days |
Aschermittwoch | 2021-02-17 | 2055 days ago | Memorial Days |
Gründonnerstag | 2021-04-01 | 2012 days ago | Memorial Days |
Karfreitag | 2021-04-02 | 2011 days ago | Public Holidays |
Ostersonntag | 2021-04-04 | 2009 days ago | Memorial Days |
Ostermontag | 2021-04-05 | 2008 days ago | Public Holidays |
Maifeiertag | 2021-05-01 | 1982 days ago | Public Holidays |
Muttertag | 2021-05-09 | 1974 days ago | Memorial Days |
Christi Himmelfahrt | 2021-05-13 | 1970 days ago | Public Holidays |
Pfingstsonntag | 2021-05-23 | 1960 days ago | Memorial Days |
Pfingstmontag | 2021-05-24 | 1959 days ago | Public Holidays |
Tag der Deutschen Einheit | 2021-10-03 | 1827 days ago | Public Holidays |
Allerheiligen | 2021-11-01 | 1798 days ago | Memorial Days |
Allerseelen | 2021-11-02 | 1797 days ago | Memorial Days |
Sankt Martin (Faschingsbeginn) | 2021-11-11 | 1788 days ago | Memorial Days |
Volkstrauertag | 2021-11-14 | 1785 days ago | Memorial Days |
Buß- und Bettag | 2021-11-17 | 1782 days ago | Memorial Days |
Totensonntag | 2021-11-21 | 1778 days ago | Memorial Days |
1. Advent | 2021-11-28 | 1771 days ago | Memorial Days |
2. Advent | 2021-12-05 | 1764 days ago | Memorial Days |
3. Advent | 2021-12-12 | 1757 days ago | Memorial Days |
4. Advent | 2021-12-19 | 1750 days ago | Memorial Days |
Heiliger Abend | 2021-12-24 | 1745 days ago | Bank Holidays |
1. Weihnachtstag | 2021-12-25 | 1744 days ago | Public Holidays |
2. Weihnachtstag | 2021-12-26 | 1743 days ago | Public Holidays |
Silvester | 2021-12-31 | 1738 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 time off
The following 3 breaks require no time off because 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 time off, 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.