🇩🇪 Next Public Holiday — Germany

New Year's Day

Q: How many public holidays does Germany have in 2027?

Germany has 19 public holidays in 2027.

Q: Are public holidays paid days off in Germany?

In Germany, most public holidays are paid days off for employees. Always verify with your employer or local labour authority.

Neujahr

1 January 2027

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All Public Holidays 2027

19 holidays

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

Germany has 19 public holidays in 2027, of which 9 are national holidays observed across the entire country.

What is the next public holiday in Germany?+

The next public holiday in Germany is New Year's Day on 1 January 2027, which is in 198 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 (or Brückentage) 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 2027.

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