Public Holidays in Germany (2026)
9 public holidays and 19 observances in 2026.
Overview
- Country
- Germany
- Year
- 2026
- Public Holidays
- 9
- Observances
- 19
- Next Holiday
- Labour Day (Fri, May 1)
All Holidays (2026)
Public holidays are official days off when most businesses and government offices are closed. Observances are widely recognized occasions, but businesses typically remain open.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Public |
| Thu, Feb 12 | Women's Carnival Day | Observance |
| Sat, Feb 14 | Valentine's Day | Observance |
| Mon, Feb 16 | Shrove Monday | Observance |
| Tue, Feb 17 | Shrove Tuesday | Observance |
| Wed, Feb 18 | Ash Wednesday | Observance |
| Thu, Apr 2 | Maundy Thursday | Observance |
| Fri, Apr 3 | Good Friday | Public |
| Sun, Apr 5 | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| Mon, Apr 6 | Easter Monday | Public |
| Fri, May 1 | Labour Day | Public |
| Sun, May 10 | Mother's Day | Observance |
| Thu, May 14 | Ascension Day | Public |
| Sun, May 24 | Pentecost | Observance |
| Mon, May 25 | Whit Monday | Public |
| Sat, Oct 3 | National Holiday | Public |
| Sun, Nov 1 | All Saints' Day | Observance |
| Mon, Nov 2 | All Souls' Day | Observance |
| Wed, Nov 11 | Saint Martin | Observance |
| Sun, Nov 15 | Memorial Day | Observance |
| Wed, Nov 18 | Day of Prayer and Repentance | Observance |
| Sun, Nov 22 | Totensonntag | Observance |
| Sun, Nov 29 | 1. Advent | Observance |
| Sun, Dec 6 | 2. Advent | Observance |
| Sun, Dec 13 | 3. Advent | Observance |
| Sun, Dec 20 | 4. Advent | Observance |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Public |
| Sat, Dec 26 | Boxing Day | Public |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many public holidays does Germany have in 2026?
- Germany has 9 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the next public holiday in Germany?
- The next public holiday is Labour Day on Fri, May 1.
- What is the difference between a public holiday and an observance in Germany?
- A public holiday is an official day off when most businesses are closed. An observance is a widely recognized occasion, but businesses typically remain open.