Germany Public Holidays 2027
There are 20 public holidays in Germany in 2027, listed below with the date and the day of the week each one falls on.
Last updated 3 July 2026.
Public holidays in 2027
The 20 public holidays Germany marks in 2027.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2027 | Friday | New 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 2027 | Wednesday | EpiphanyEpiphany 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 2027 | Monday | International Women's DayInternational Women's Day is a common local holiday in Germany |
| 26 March 2027 | Friday | Good FridayMany Christians in Germany observe the Good Friday public holiday to mark the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. |
| 28 March 2027 | Sunday | Easter SundayEaster Sunday is a holiday in Germany to celebrate the Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to the Christian Bible. |
| 29 March 2027 | Monday | Easter MondayMany people in Germany annually observe Easter Monday on the day after Easter Sunday. It is a public holiday in all states. |
| 1 May 2027 | Saturday | May 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. |
| 6 May 2027 | Thursday | Ascension DayAscension Day in Germany is on a Thursday 39 days after Easter Sunday. |
| 16 May 2027 | Sunday | Pentecost SundayPentecost is a Christian holiday to remember the Holy Spirit's descent onto Jesus' followers. |
| 17 May 2027 | Monday | Pentecost MondayThe Second Day of Pentecost is, which is on the Monday after Pentecost (or Whitsunday), is a public holiday in Germany. |
| 27 May 2027 | Thursday | Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi celebrates the Eucharist and is public holiday in some parts of Germany. |
| 15 August 2027 | Sunday | Assumption 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 2027 | Monday | German World Children's DayGerman World Children's Day is a common local holiday in Germany |
| 3 October 2027 | Sunday | Day of German UnityGerman Unity Day celebrates Germany's unification in 1990. It is on October 3 each year. |
| 31 October 2027 | Sunday | Reformation 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 2027 | Monday | All Saints' DayAll Saints' Day is an annual public holiday in five German states to remember all Christian saints on November 1. |
| 17 November 2027 | Wednesday | Repentance 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 2027 | Saturday | Christmas DayChristmas Day marks the birth of Jesus Christ and is a public holiday in Germany. It is on December 25 each year. |
| 26 December 2027 | Sunday | Boxing DayThe Second Day of Christmas is a public holiday in Germany. It always falls on December 26. |
| 31 December 2027 | Friday | New 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 2027
Religious dates many households in Germany mark, whether or not they are days off.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 8 February 2027 | Monday | Shrove MondayCarnival Monday is two days before Ash Wednesday and parades are held in many Catholic areas of Germany. |
| 10 February 2027 | Wednesday | Carnival / Ash WednesdayAsh Wednesday marks the first day of Lent in western Christian churches. |
| 16 February 2027 | Tuesday | Hizir FastHizir Fast is a observance and Muslim holiday in Germany |
| 10 March 2027 | Wednesday | Eid 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. |
| 17 March 2027 | Wednesday | St. Patrick's DaySt Patrick's Day celebrates Irish culture and commemorates one of Ireland's patron saints, St Patrick, on or around March 17. |
| 21 March 2027 | Sunday | Palm SundayPalm Sunday is a Christian feast that commemorates Jesus Christ's entry into Jerusalem. It is also the start of Holy Week. |
| 21 March 2027 | Sunday | Alevitic New YearAlevitic New Year is a observance and Muslim holiday in Germany |
| 25 March 2027 | Thursday | Maundy ThursdayMaundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday. |
| 27 March 2027 | Saturday | Holy SaturdayHoly Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday. |
| 17 May 2027 | Monday | Eid 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. |
| 15 June 2027 | Tuesday | AshuraAshura is a observance and Muslim holiday in Germany |
| 24 June 2027 | Thursday | St. John's DaySt. John's Day is a observance and Christian holiday in Germany |
| 29 June 2027 | Tuesday | Feast of Saints Peter and PaulFeast of Saints Peter and Paul is a observance and Christian holiday in Germany |
| 2 November 2027 | Tuesday | All Souls' DayAll Souls' Day falls on November 2 each year. It is a day of alms giving and prayers for the dead. |
| 11 November 2027 | Thursday | St. Martin's DaySt. Martin's Day is celebrated in Germany every year on November 11. |
| 28 November 2027 | Sunday | First Advent SundayThe first Sunday of Advent marks the beginning of the Christian year. |
| 5 December 2027 | Sunday | Second Advent SundaySecond Advent Sunday is a observance and Christian holiday in Germany |
| 6 December 2027 | Monday | Saint 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 2027 | Wednesday | Feast of the Immaculate ConceptionThe Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Christian observance on December 8 each year. |
| 12 December 2027 | Sunday | Third Advent SundayThird Advent Sunday is a observance and Christian holiday in Germany |
| 19 December 2027 | Sunday | Fourth Advent SundayFourth Advent Sunday is a observance and Christian holiday in Germany |
| 24 December 2027 | Friday | Christmas 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 2027?
There are 20 public holidays in Germany in 2027. The full list, with dates and days, is in the table above.
What are the holiday dates for Germany in 2027?
Every public holiday for Germany in 2027, with its date and day of the week, is in the table above.
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