🇩🇪 Bavaria Public Holidays 2025

2025 2026 2027

Bavaria (Bayern) is the largest German state and observes the most public holidays in Germany, including several Catholic holidays not observed in other states.

All Public Holidays 2025

20 holidays

Date	Holiday	Type
1 January 2025	Neujahr New Year's Day	National
6 January 2025	Heilige Drei Könige Epiphany	Bavaria
8 March 2025	Internationaler Frauentag International Women's Day	Bavaria
18 April 2025	Karfreitag Good Friday	National
20 April 2025	Ostersonntag Easter Sunday	Bavaria
21 April 2025	Ostermontag Easter Monday	National
1 May 2025	Tag der Arbeit Labour Day	National
8 May 2025	Tag der Befreiung Liberation Day	Bavaria
29 May 2025	Christi Himmelfahrt Ascension Day	National
8 June 2025	Pfingstsonntag Pentecost	Bavaria
9 June 2025	Pfingstmontag Whit Monday	National
19 June 2025	Fronleichnam Corpus Christi	Bavaria
15 August 2025	Mariä Himmelfahrt Assumption Day	Bavaria
20 September 2025	Weltkindertag World Children's Day	Bavaria
3 October 2025	Tag der Deutschen Einheit German Unity Day	National
31 October 2025	Reformationstag Reformation Day	Bavaria
1 November 2025	Allerheiligen All Saints' Day	Bavaria
19 November 2025	Buß- und Bettag Repentance and Prayer Day	Bavaria
25 December 2025	Erster Weihnachtstag Christmas Day	National
26 December 2025	Zweiter Weihnachtstag St. Stephen's Day	National

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Labour Day

1 leave day4 days off

Take 2 May 2025 off → 1 May 2025 to 4 May 2025 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

Liberation Day

1 leave day4 days off

Take 9 May 2025 off → 8 May 2025 to 11 May 2025 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

Ascension Day

1 leave day4 days off

Take 30 May 2025 off → 29 May 2025 to 1 Jun 2025 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

Corpus Christi

1 leave day4 days off

Take 20 Jun 2025 off → 19 Jun 2025 to 22 Jun 2025 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

New Year's Day

2 leave days5 days off

Take 30 Dec 2024 + 31 Dec 2024 off → 28 Dec 2024 to 1 Jan 2025 (5 days off, 2 leave days)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Bavaria have in 2025?+

Bavaria has 20 public holidays in 2025 — 9 national holidays shared across Germany, plus 11 regional holidays specific to Bavaria.

What is the next public holiday in Bavaria?+

There are no more public holidays in Bavaria for 2025.

Are public holidays paid days off in Bavaria?+

In Bavaria, national public holidays are generally paid days off for employees. Always verify with your employer or local labour authority.

How do Bavaria holidays differ from the rest of Germany?+

Bavaria observes 9 national holidays shared with all of Germany, plus 11 regional holidays specific to Bavaria.

Can I add Bavaria public holidays to my calendar?+

Yes. Use the "Add all holidays to calendar" button on this page to download an .ics file compatible with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, and Outlook.

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