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🇩🇪 Berlin Public Holidays 2026

🇩🇪 Next Public Holiday — Berlin

Erster Weihnachtstag

Christmas Day

25 December 2026

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

Berlin is the capital of Germany. It observes all national public holidays plus International Women's Day on 8 March, which is unique to Berlin among German states.

All Public Holidays 2026

10 holidays
DateHolidayType
1 January 2026
Neujahr
New Year's Day
National
8 March 2026
Internationaler Frauentag
International Women's Day
Berlin
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
3 October 2026
Tag der Deutschen Einheit
German Unity Day
National
25 December 2026
NextErster Weihnachtstag
Christmas Day
National
26 December 2026
Zweiter Weihnachtstag
St. Stephen's Day
National

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)
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)
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🌍 All Germany Holidays 2026🌉 Bridge Days 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Berlin have in 2026?+
Berlin has 10 public holidays in 2026 — 9 national holidays shared across Germany, plus 1 regional holiday specific to Berlin.
What is the next public holiday in Berlin?+
The next public holiday in Berlin is Christmas Day on 25 December 2026, which is in 58 days.
Are public holidays paid days off in Berlin?+
In Berlin, national public holidays are generally paid days off for employees. Always verify with your employer or local labour authority.
How do Berlin holidays differ from the rest of Germany?+
Berlin observes 9 national holidays shared with all of Germany, plus 1 regional holidays specific to Berlin.
Can I add Berlin 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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