🇩🇪Germany - 2026 Complete Holiday List
View the complete list of holidays for Germany in 2026, including all statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school vacations, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 30 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Neujahr | 2026-01-01 | 267 days ago | Public Holidays |
Weiberfastnacht | 2026-02-12 | 225 days ago | Memorial Days |
Valentinstag | 2026-02-14 | 223 days ago | Memorial Days |
Rosenmontag | 2026-02-16 | 221 days ago | Memorial Days |
Faschingsdienstag | 2026-02-17 | 220 days ago | Memorial Days |
Aschermittwoch | 2026-02-18 | 219 days ago | Memorial Days |
Gründonnerstag | 2026-04-02 | 176 days ago | Memorial Days |
Karfreitag | 2026-04-03 | 175 days ago | Public Holidays |
Ostersonntag | 2026-04-05 | 173 days ago | Memorial Days |
Ostermontag | 2026-04-06 | 172 days ago | Public Holidays |
Maifeiertag | 2026-05-01 | 147 days ago | Public Holidays |
Muttertag | 2026-05-10 | 138 days ago | Memorial Days |
Christi Himmelfahrt | 2026-05-14 | 134 days ago | Public Holidays |
Pfingstsonntag | 2026-05-24 | 124 days ago | Memorial Days |
Pfingstmontag | 2026-05-25 | 123 days ago | Public Holidays |
Tag der Deutschen Einheit | 2026-10-03 | 8 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Allerheiligen | 2026-11-01 | 37 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Allerseelen | 2026-11-02 | 38 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Sankt Martin (Faschingsbeginn) | 2026-11-11 | 47 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Volkstrauertag | 2026-11-15 | 51 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Buß- und Bettag | 2026-11-18 | 54 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Totensonntag | 2026-11-22 | 58 days remaining | Memorial Days |
1. Advent | 2026-11-29 | 65 days remaining | Memorial Days |
2. Advent | 2026-12-06 | 72 days remaining | Memorial Days |
3. Advent | 2026-12-13 | 79 days remaining | Memorial Days |
4. Advent | 2026-12-20 | 86 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Heiliger Abend | 2026-12-24 | 90 days remaining | Bank Holidays |
1. Weihnachtstag | 2026-12-25 | 91 days remaining | Public Holidays |
2. Weihnachtstag | 2026-12-26 | 92 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Silvester | 2026-12-31 | 97 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 time off
The following 4 breaks require no time off because 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 time off, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-01-01 to 2026-01-04
- Christi Himmelfahrt: after taking time off, 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.