National Holidays in Germany
9
public holidays
7
during weekdays
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National Holidays in Germany 2026
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Neujahr | Thursday |
| April 3, 2026 | Karfreitag | Friday |
| April 6, 2026 | Ostermontag | Monday |
| May 1, 2026 | Tag der Arbeit | Friday |
| May 14, 2026 | Himmelfahrt | Thursday |
| May 25, 2026 | Pfingstmontag | Monday |
| October 3, 2026 | Tag der deutschen Einheit | Saturday |
| December 25, 2026 | 1. Weihnachtstag | Friday |
| December 26, 2026 | 2. Weihnachtstag | Saturday |
Neujahr
January 1, 2026
Karfreitag
April 3, 2026
Ostermontag
April 6, 2026
Tag der Arbeit
May 1, 2026
Himmelfahrt
May 14, 2026
Pfingstmontag
May 25, 2026
Tag der deutschen Einheit
October 3, 2026
1. Weihnachtstag
December 25, 2026
2. Weihnachtstag
December 26, 2026
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Vacation Ideas
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January 2026
1 vacation idea
April 2026
2 vacation ideas
May 2026
3 vacation ideas
December 2026
1 vacation idea
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Frequently Asked Questions
Germany has 9 national holidays in 2026. Of these, 7 fall on weekdays and 2 fall on weekends.