Introduction
Below is a list of public holidays in Germany for the year 2026. These holidays are observed in various states across the country. Use the filter controls to search by name/date and highlight the holidays that apply to your state.
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Nationwide celebration to welcome 2026.
All Federal States
Observed in Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, and Saxony-Anhalt.
Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Saxony-Anhalt
Public holiday in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
Berlin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Good Friday to Easter Monday nationwide; Easter Sunday additionally in Brandenburg.
All Federal States
All states take a break for International Workers' Day.
All Federal States
Nationwide public holiday, 40 days after Easter.
All Federal States
Day after Pentecost, observed in all states.
All Federal States
Catholic holiday in BW, BY, HE, NRW, RP, and Saarland.
Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland
Local holiday in the city of Augsburg, Bavaria.
Bavaria
Special celebrations in Bavaria and Saarland.
Bavaria, Saarland
Public holiday in Thuringia.
Thuringia
Nationwide holiday marking reunification.
All Federal States
Observed across northern and eastern states.
Brandenburg, Bremen, Hamburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Lower Saxony, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Schleswig-Holstein, Thuringia
Catholic holiday in BW, BY, NRW, RP, and Saarland.
Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland
Protestant holiday observed only in Saxony.
Saxony
Two festive days enjoyed in every federal state.
All Federal States
| Holiday | Date | States |
|---|---|---|
| January | ||
| New Year's Day | 01.01.2026 (Thursday) | All states |
| Epiphany | 06.01.2026 (Tuesday) | Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Saxony-Anhalt |
| March | ||
| International Women's Day | 08.03.2026 (Sunday) | Berlin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern |
| April | ||
| Good Friday | 03.04.2026 (Friday) | All states |
| Easter Sunday | 05.04.2026 (Sunday) | Brandenburg |
| Easter Monday | 06.04.2026 (Monday) | All states |
| May | ||
| Labour Day | 01.05.2026 (Friday) | All states |
| Ascension Day | 14.05.2026 (Thursday) | All states |
| Pentecost Sunday | 24.05.2026 (Sunday) | Brandenburg |
| Pentecost Monday | 25.05.2026 (Monday) | All states |
| June | ||
| Corpus Christi | 04.06.2026 (Thursday) | Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland |
| August | ||
| Augsburg Peace Festival | 08.08.2026 (Saturday) | Bavaria |
| Assumption Day | 15.08.2026 (Saturday) | Bavaria, Saarland |
| September | ||
| World Children's Day | 20.09.2026 (Sunday) | Thuringia |
| October | ||
| German Unity Day | 03.10.2026 (Saturday) | All states |
| Reformation Day | 31.10.2026 (Saturday) | Brandenburg, Bremen, Hamburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Lower Saxony, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Schleswig-Holstein, Thuringia |
| November | ||
| All Saints' Day | 01.11.2026 (Sunday) | Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland |
| Repentance and Prayer Day | 18.11.2026 (Wednesday) | Saxony |
| December | ||
| Christmas Day | 25.12.2026 (Friday) | All states |
| Boxing Day | 26.12.2026 (Saturday) | All states |
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Related Topics
- Maximize your free time with our Bridge Days & Long Weekends in Germany 2026 guide.
- Check the official School Breaks 2026 for your state with our School Holidays in Germany 2026 overview.
Optional note for trip planning: If you travel around public holidays, a quick check of travel insurance can be useful (e.g., travel health insurance or trip cancellation). If you want to have a look: TravelSecure or HanseMerkur.
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