Public holidays in Germany 2026
National and available regional public holidays for 2026, with country-specific scope notes and planning links.
2026 holiday list
New Year's Day
Rule-based 路 NationalGood Friday
Rule-based 路 NationalEaster Monday
Rule-based 路 NationalLabour Day
Rule-based 路 NationalAscension Day
Rule-based 路 NationalWhit Monday
Rule-based 路 NationalGerman Unity Day
Rule-based 路 NationalChristmas Day
Rule-based 路 NationalSecond Day of Christmas
Rule-based 路 NationalWhat the list covers
Only some public holidays apply in every federal state. Several important dates are state-specific, so the subdivision label should be checked before planning leave or business closures.
Source and coverage
Calculated from stable statutory rules. Public holidays observed in every federal state; state-only holidays are omitted.
Primary source: German Federal Office for Logistics and Mobility holiday guidance. Critical payroll, legal and travel dates should still be confirmed with the relevant local authority.