Germany Public Holidays 2026
Germany observes 9 national public holidays in 2026. The year opens with Neujahr on January 1, 2026 and closes with 2. Weihnachtstag on December 26, 2026. Around 2 coincide with the weekend, so plan long weekends around the rest.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neujahr | January 1, 2026 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Karfreitag | April 3, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Ostermontag | April 6, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Maifeiertag | May 1, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Christi Himmelfahrt | May 14, 2026 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Pfingstmontag | May 25, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Tag der Deutschen Einheit | October 3, 2026 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| 1. Weihnachtstag | December 25, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| 2. Weihnachtstag | December 26, 2026 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
Expect the most closures around May (3 holidays), so schedule deliveries and appointments with that in mind. The table below lists every Germany public holiday for 2026 with its exact date and the weekday it falls on, so you can see the long weekends at a glance. Regional and local observances are excluded, so what you see are the holidays recognised across Germany.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Germany have in 2026?
Germany has 9 national public holidays in 2026. The first is Neujahr on January 1, 2026 and the last is 2. Weihnachtstag on December 26, 2026.
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Germany?
The first public holiday of 2026 is Neujahr, which falls on January 1, 2026, a Thursday.
What is the last public holiday of 2026 in Germany?
The final national public holiday of 2026 is 2. Weihnachtstag on December 26, 2026, a Saturday.
Are regional holidays included for Germany?
No. This calendar lists national public holidays only. State, provincial and regional holidays that apply to just part of Germany are not included, which keeps the list consistent across countries.
Other years for Germany
Planning further ahead or looking back? Compare the Germany public holiday calendar across years: