Germany Public Holidays 2027
German public life pauses for 9 national holidays during 2027. Holidays run from Neujahr in January through to 2. Weihnachtstag at the end of the year. 4 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday this year, so the number of extra days away from the desk depends on the calendar.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neujahr | January 1, 2027 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Karfreitag | March 26, 2027 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Ostermontag | March 29, 2027 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Maifeiertag | May 1, 2027 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Christi Himmelfahrt | May 6, 2027 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Pfingstmontag | May 17, 2027 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Tag der Deutschen Einheit | October 3, 2027 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| 1. Weihnachtstag | December 25, 2027 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| 2. Weihnachtstag | December 26, 2027 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
The busiest stretch is May (3 holidays), a good window to plan around if you rely on offices, banks or schools being open. Below you will find the full 2027 list for Germany, sorted by date, with the weekday marked for quick planning. Only nationwide public holidays are included here, which keeps the Germany calendar clean and comparable.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Germany have in 2027?
Germany has 9 national public holidays in 2027. The first is Neujahr on January 1, 2027 and the last is 2. Weihnachtstag on December 26, 2027.
What is the first public holiday of 2027 in Germany?
The first public holiday of 2027 is Neujahr, which falls on January 1, 2027, a Friday.
What is the last public holiday of 2027 in Germany?
The final national public holiday of 2027 is 2. Weihnachtstag on December 26, 2027, a Sunday.
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: