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🇩🇪 Germany Public Holidays 2026

Germany has 19 public holidays in 2026, of which 9 are national public holidays observed across the entire country. The next public holiday in Germany is World Children's Day on 20 September 2026, which is in 7 days.

🇩🇪 Next Public Holiday — Germany

World Children's Day

Weltkindertag

20 September 2026

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All Public Holidays 2026

19 holidays
DateHolidayType
1 January 2026
New Year's Day
Neujahr
National
6 January 2026
Epiphany
Heilige Drei Könige
Regional
8 March 2026
International Women's Day
Internationaler Frauentag
Regional
3 April 2026
Good Friday
Karfreitag
National
5 April 2026
Easter Sunday
Ostersonntag
Regional
6 April 2026
Easter Monday
Ostermontag
National
1 May 2026
Labour Day
Tag der Arbeit
National
14 May 2026
Ascension Day
Christi Himmelfahrt
National
24 May 2026
Pentecost
Pfingstsonntag
Regional
25 May 2026
Whit Monday
Pfingstmontag
National
4 June 2026
Corpus Christi
Fronleichnam
Regional
15 August 2026
Assumption Day
Mariä Himmelfahrt
Regional
20 September 2026
NextWorld Children's Day
Weltkindertag
Regional
3 October 2026
German Unity Day
Tag der Deutschen Einheit
National
31 October 2026
Reformation Day
Reformationstag
Regional
1 November 2026
All Saints' Day
Allerheiligen
Regional
18 November 2026
Repentance and Prayer Day
Buß- und Bettag
Regional
25 December 2026
Christmas Day
Erster Weihnachtstag
National
26 December 2026
St. Stephen's Day
Zweiter Weihnachtstag
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)
Epiphany
1 leave day4 days off
Take 5 Jan 2026 off → 3 Jan 2026 to 6 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)
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)
Repentance and Prayer Day
2 leave days5 days off
Take 16 Nov 2026 + 17 Nov 2026 off → 14 Nov 2026 to 18 Nov 2026 (5 days off, 2 leave days)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Germany have in 2026?+
Germany has 19 public holidays in 2026, of which 9 are national public holidays observed across the entire country.
What is the next public holiday in Germany?+
The next public holiday in Germany is World Children's Day on 20 September 2026, which is in 7 days.
Are public holidays paid days off in Germany?+
In Germany, national public holidays are generally paid days off for employees. Regional holidays may vary by employer. Always verify with your employer or local labour authority.
Can I add Germany public holidays to my calendar?+
Yes. Use the "Add all holidays to calendar" button on this page to download an .ics file that works with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, and Microsoft Outlook.
What are bridge days in Germany?+
Bridge days are working days between a public holiday and a weekend. By taking 1 bridge day off, you can get 4 or more consecutive days off. See the bridge days section above for the best opportunities in 2026.
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