🇩🇪 Next Public Holiday — Bavaria

Neujahr

New Year's Day

1 January 2027

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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 2027

19 holidays

Date	Holiday	Type
1 January 2027	NextNeujahr New Year's Day	National
6 January 2027	Heilige Drei Könige Epiphany	Bavaria
8 March 2027	Internationaler Frauentag International Women's Day	Bavaria
26 March 2027	Karfreitag Good Friday	National
28 March 2027	Ostersonntag Easter Sunday	Bavaria
29 March 2027	Ostermontag Easter Monday	National
1 May 2027	Tag der Arbeit Labour Day	National
6 May 2027	Christi Himmelfahrt Ascension Day	National
16 May 2027	Pfingstsonntag Pentecost	Bavaria
17 May 2027	Pfingstmontag Whit Monday	National
27 May 2027	Fronleichnam Corpus Christi	Bavaria
15 August 2027	Mariä Himmelfahrt Assumption Day	Bavaria
20 September 2027	Weltkindertag World Children's Day	Bavaria
3 October 2027	Tag der Deutschen Einheit German Unity Day	National
31 October 2027	Reformationstag Reformation Day	Bavaria
1 November 2027	Allerheiligen All Saints' Day	Bavaria
17 November 2027	Buß- und Bettag Repentance and Prayer Day	Bavaria
25 December 2027	Erster Weihnachtstag Christmas Day	National
26 December 2027	Zweiter Weihnachtstag St. Stephen's Day	National

Bridge Days 2027 — Best time-off deals

Ascension Day

1 leave day4 days off

Take 7 May 2027 off → 6 May 2027 to 9 May 2027 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

Corpus Christi

1 leave day4 days off

Take 28 May 2027 off → 27 May 2027 to 30 May 2027 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

Epiphany

2 leave days5 days off

Take 4 Jan 2027 + 5 Jan 2027 off → 2 Jan 2027 to 6 Jan 2027 (5 days off, 2 leave days)

Epiphany

2 leave days5 days off

Take 7 Jan 2027 + 8 Jan 2027 off → 6 Jan 2027 to 10 Jan 2027 (5 days off, 2 leave days)

Repentance and Prayer Day

2 leave days5 days off

Take 15 Nov 2027 + 16 Nov 2027 off → 13 Nov 2027 to 17 Nov 2027 (5 days off, 2 leave days)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Bavaria have in 2027?+

Bavaria has 19 public holidays in 2027 — 9 national holidays shared across Germany, plus 10 regional holidays specific to Bavaria.

What is the next public holiday in Bavaria?+

The next public holiday in Bavaria is New Year's Day on 1 January 2027, which is in 181 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 10 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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