Holidays in Germany, 2026
The holidays kept in every German state. Each state adds its own.
Scope: Germany · Holidays observed in every German state · Change country
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| Date | Day | Holiday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | A public holiday in every German state. |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | A public holiday in every German state: two days before Easter Sunday. |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday | A public holiday in every German state. |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | International Workers' Day | 1 May, a public holiday in every German state. |
| 14 May 2026 | Thursday | Ascension | A public holiday in every German state, 39 days after Easter Sunday. |
| 25 May 2026 | Monday | Whit Monday | A public holiday in every German state, 50 days after Easter Sunday. |
| 3 October 2026 | Saturday | German Unity Day | Germany's national day, 3 October, set by the Unification Treaty (Art. 2). |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas | A public holiday in every German state. |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturday | Second Day of Christmas | 26 December, a public holiday in every German state. |
Past dates are greyed. Each holiday's page names its source. Other countries