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🇩🇪 Bavaria Public Holidays 2026

🇩🇪 Next Public Holiday — Bavaria

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All Saints' Day

1 November 2026

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Planning the Christmas break? See Christmas and New Year public holidays across Europe, or Bavaria public holidays 2027 to book next year's leave early.

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 2026

12 holidays
DateHolidayType
1 January 2026
Neujahr
New Year's Day
National
6 January 2026
Heilige Drei Könige
Epiphany
Bavaria
3 April 2026
Karfreitag
Good Friday
National
6 April 2026
Ostermontag
Easter Monday
National
1 May 2026
Tag der Arbeit
Labour Day
National
14 May 2026
Christi Himmelfahrt
Ascension Day
National
25 May 2026
Pfingstmontag
Whit Monday
National
4 June 2026
Fronleichnam
Corpus Christi
Bavaria
15 August 2026
Mariä Himmelfahrt
Assumption Day
Some areas only
3 October 2026
Tag der Deutschen Einheit
German Unity Day
National
1 November 2026
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All Saints' Day
Bavaria
25 December 2026
Erster Weihnachtstag
Christmas Day
National
26 December 2026
Zweiter Weihnachtstag
St. Stephen's Day
National
Not counted in the 12 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 2026 — Best time-off deals

New Year's Day
1 leave day4 days off
Take 2 Jan 2026 off → 1 Jan 2026 to 4 Jan 2026 (4 days off, 1 leave day)
Epiphany
1 leave day4 days off
Take 5 Jan 2026 off → 3 Jan 2026 to 6 Jan 2026 (4 days off, 1 leave day)
Only in Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Saxony-Anhalt
Ascension Day
1 leave day4 days off
Take 15 May 2026 off → 14 May 2026 to 17 May 2026 (4 days off, 1 leave day)
Corpus Christi
1 leave day4 days off
Take 5 Jun 2026 off → 4 Jun 2026 to 7 Jun 2026 (4 days off, 1 leave day)
Only in Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland · parts of Saxony and Thuringia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Bavaria have in 2026?+
Bavaria has 12 public holidays in 2026 — 9 national holidays shared across Germany, plus 3 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?+
The next public holiday in Bavaria is All Saints' Day on 1 November 2026, which is in 3 days.
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 3 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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