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List of National Holidays in Germany 2026

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public holidays

7

during weekdays

Karfreitag

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When Is the Next Public Holiday in Germany?

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Karfreitag

Friday, April 3, 2026

Combine it with annual leave for an extended break.

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List of National Holidays in Germany 2026

Neujahr

January 1, 2026

Thursday

Karfreitag

April 3, 2026

Friday

Ostermontag

April 6, 2026

Monday

Tag der Arbeit

May 1, 2026

Friday

Himmelfahrt

May 14, 2026

Thursday

Pfingstmontag

May 25, 2026

Monday

Tag der deutschen Einheit

October 3, 2026

Saturday

1. Weihnachtstag

December 25, 2026

Friday

2. Weihnachtstag

December 26, 2026

Saturday

2026 Calendar

Plan your time off with this 2026 calendar showing all public holidays in Germany. View holidays at a glance and find the best opportunities to extend your vacation.

January

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1 - Neujahr

February

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3 - Karfreitag
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1 - Tag der Arbeit
14 - Himmelfahrt
25 - Pfingstmontag

June

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November

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Vacation Ideas

Maximize your time off by strategically using these holidays to create extended vacations.

April 2026

2 vacation ideas

Karfreitag
Apr 3
Ostermontag
Apr 6
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May 2026

3 vacation ideas

Tag der Arbeit
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Himmelfahrt
May 14
Pfingstmontag
May 25
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December 2026

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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.