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🇩🇪 Bavaria Public Holidays 2027

🇩🇪 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

12 holidays
DateHolidayType
1 January 2027
NextNeujahr
New Year's Day
National
6 January 2027
Heilige Drei Könige
Epiphany
Bavaria
26 March 2027
Karfreitag
Good Friday
National
29 March 2027
Ostermontag
Easter Monday
National
1 May 2027
Tag der Arbeit
Labour Day
National
6 May 2027
Christi Himmelfahrt
Ascension Day
National
17 May 2027
Pfingstmontag
Whit Monday
National
27 May 2027
Fronleichnam
Corpus Christi
Bavaria
15 August 2027
Mariä Himmelfahrt
Assumption Day
Some areas only
3 October 2027
Tag der Deutschen Einheit
German Unity Day
National
1 November 2027
Allerheiligen
All Saints' Day
Bavaria
25 December 2027
Erster Weihnachtstag
Christmas Day
National
26 December 2027
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 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)
Only in Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland · parts of Saxony and Thuringia
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)
Only in Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Saxony-Anhalt
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)
Only in Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Saxony-Anhalt
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Bavaria have in 2027?+
Bavaria has 12 public holidays in 2027 — 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 New Year's Day on 1 January 2027, which is in 64 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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