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Germany Public Holidays 2026

There are 20 public holidays in Germany in 2026, listed below with the date and the day of the week each one falls on.

Last updated 3 July 2026.

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Public holidays in 2026

The 20 public holidays Germany marks in 2026.

DateDayHoliday
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year's DayNew Year's Day, which is on January 1, or the first day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, is a public holiday in Germany.
6 January 2026TuesdayEpiphanyEpiphany on January 6 is a public holiday in 3 German states and commemorates the Bible story of the Magi's visit to baby Jesus.
8 March 2026SundayInternational Women's DayInternational Women's Day is a common local holiday in Germany
3 April 2026FridayGood FridayMany Christians in Germany observe the Good Friday public holiday to mark the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
5 April 2026SundayEaster SundayEaster Sunday is a holiday in Germany to celebrate the Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to the Christian Bible.
6 April 2026MondayEaster MondayMany people in Germany annually observe Easter Monday on the day after Easter Sunday. It is a public holiday in all states.
1 May 2026FridayMay DayMay Day in Germany is a holiday to celebrate the start of spring and to campaign for workers' rights. It is always on May 1.
14 May 2026ThursdayAscension DayAscension Day in Germany is on a Thursday 39 days after Easter Sunday.
24 May 2026SundayPentecost SundayPentecost is a Christian holiday to remember the Holy Spirit's descent onto Jesus' followers.
25 May 2026MondayPentecost MondayThe Second Day of Pentecost is, which is on the Monday after Pentecost (or Whitsunday), is a public holiday in Germany.
4 June 2026ThursdayCorpus ChristiCorpus Christi celebrates the Eucharist and is public holiday in some parts of Germany.
15 August 2026SaturdayAssumption of MaryThe Feast of the Assumption of Mary is an occasion for Catholics to honor the belief that God assumed the Virgin Mary to heaven. It is a public holiday in some parts of Germany on August 15 each year.
20 September 2026SundayGerman World Children's DayGerman World Children's Day is a common local holiday in Germany
3 October 2026SaturdayDay of German UnityGerman Unity Day celebrates Germany's unification in 1990. It is on October 3 each year.
31 October 2026SaturdayReformation DayReformation Day in Germany is annually observed on October 31 to remember the Reformation, a time of big religious change between 1517 CE and 1648 CE.
1 November 2026SundayAll Saints' DayAll Saints' Day is an annual public holiday in five German states to remember all Christian saints on November 1.
18 November 2026WednesdayRepentance DayThe Day of Prayer and Repentance is a Protestant holiday and a public holiday in the state of Saxony (Sachsen) on the last Wednesday before November 23.
25 December 2026FridayChristmas DayChristmas Day marks the birth of Jesus Christ and is a public holiday in Germany. It is on December 25 each year.
26 December 2026SaturdayBoxing DayThe Second Day of Christmas is a public holiday in Germany. It always falls on December 26.
31 December 2026ThursdayNew Year's EveNew Year's Eve in Germany is annually celebrated on December 31. It is the last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar.

Religious holidays in 2026

Religious dates many households in Germany mark, whether or not they are days off.

DateDayHoliday
16 February 2026MondayShrove MondayCarnival Monday is two days before Ash Wednesday and parades are held in many Catholic areas of Germany.
16 February 2026MondayHizir FastHizir Fast is an observance and Muslim holiday in Germany
18 February 2026WednesdayCarnival / Ash WednesdayAsh Wednesday marks the first day of Lent in western Christian churches.
17 March 2026TuesdaySt. Patrick's DaySt Patrick's Day celebrates Irish culture and commemorates one of Ireland's patron saints, St Patrick, on or around March 17.
20 March 2026FridayEid ul FitrEid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
21 March 2026SaturdayAlevitic New YearAlevitic New Year is an observance and Muslim holiday in Germany
29 March 2026SundayPalm SundayPalm Sunday is a Christian feast that commemorates Jesus Christ's entry into Jerusalem. It is also the start of Holy Week.
2 April 2026ThursdayMaundy ThursdayMaundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday.
4 April 2026SaturdayHoly SaturdayHoly Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
27 May 2026WednesdayEid al-AdhaEid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
24 June 2026WednesdaySt. John's DaySt. John's Day is an observance and Christian holiday in Germany
26 June 2026FridayAshuraAshura is an observance and Muslim holiday in Germany
29 June 2026MondayFeast of Saints Peter and PaulFeast of Saints Peter and Paul is an observance and Christian holiday in Germany
2 November 2026MondayAll Souls' DayAll Souls' Day falls on November 2 each year. It is a day of alms giving and prayers for the dead.
11 November 2026WednesdaySt. Martin's DaySt. Martin's Day is celebrated in Germany every year on November 11.
29 November 2026SundayFirst Advent SundayThe first Sunday of Advent marks the beginning of the Christian year.
6 December 2026SundaySecond Advent SundaySecond Advent Sunday is an observance and Christian holiday in Germany
6 December 2026SundaySaint Nicholas DaySt. Nicholas Day is celebrated on December 6 in many European countries, as well as areas across the world that boast a strong European influence.
8 December 2026TuesdayFeast of the Immaculate ConceptionThe Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Christian observance on December 8 each year.
13 December 2026SundayThird Advent SundayThird Advent Sunday is an observance and Christian holiday in Germany
20 December 2026SundayFourth Advent SundayFourth Advent Sunday is an observance and Christian holiday in Germany
24 December 2026ThursdayChristmas EveChristmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and the start of the Christmas celebration. It always falls on December 24 in Germany.

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Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays are there in Germany in 2026?

There are 20 public holidays in Germany in 2026. The full list, with dates and days, is in the table above.

When is the next holiday in Germany?

The next holiday in Germany is Assumption of Mary on 15 August 2026 (Saturday).

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