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🇩🇪 Bavaria Public Holidays 2025

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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

13 holidays
DateHolidayType
1 January 2025
Neujahr
New Year's Day
National
6 January 2025
Heilige Drei Könige
Epiphany
Bavaria
18 April 2025
Karfreitag
Good Friday
National
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
9 June 2025
Pfingstmontag
Whit Monday
National
19 June 2025
Fronleichnam
Corpus Christi
Bavaria
15 August 2025
Mariä Himmelfahrt
Assumption Day
Some areas only
3 October 2025
Tag der Deutschen Einheit
German Unity Day
National
1 November 2025
Allerheiligen
All Saints' Day
Bavaria
25 December 2025
Erster Weihnachtstag
Christmas Day
National
26 December 2025
Zweiter Weihnachtstag
St. Stephen's Day
National
Not counted in the 13 above: Assumption Day — In Bavaria it is a holiday only in municipalities with a Catholic majority — about 1,700 of them — so whether you get the day off depends on your municipality, not the state.

Bridge Days 2025 — Best time-off deals

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)
Regional holiday — not observed everywhere in this country
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)
Only in Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland · parts of Saxony and Thuringia
New Year's Day
2 leave days5 days off
Take 2 Jan 2025 + 3 Jan 2025 off → 1 Jan 2025 to 5 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 13 public holidays in 2025 — 9 national holidays shared across Germany, plus 4 regional holidays specific to Bavaria. Assumption Day is also observed in parts of Bavaria, but only in designated municipalities, so it is not counted here.
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 4 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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