Introduction
Below is a list of all bridge days (Brückentage) and long-weekend opportunities in Germany for 2026.
Only holidays that actually provide extended time off or can be optimized with 1–2 vacation days are included.
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Days
Hours
Minutes
Take bridge day on Fri, 02 Jan. Total: 4 days off.
All Federal States
Take bridge day on Mon, 05 Jan. Total: 4 days off.
Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Saxony-Anhalt
Good Friday to Easter Monday. Total: 4 days off.
All Federal States
Long weekend without bridge day. Total: 3 days off.
All Federal States
Take bridge day on Fri, 15 May. Total: 4 days off.
All Federal States
Long weekend including Pentecost Monday. Total: 3 days off.
All Federal States
Take bridge day on Fri, 05 Jun. Total: 4 days off.
Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland
Take bridge days on Thu & Fri, 19–20 Nov. Total: 5 days off.
Saxony
Long weekend. Total: 3 days off.
All Federal States
| Holiday | Date | States | Take Off | Total Free Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | ||||
| New Year's Day | 01.01.2026 (Thursday) | All states | 02.01.2026 (Friday) | 4 days (Thu–Sun) |
| Epiphany | 06.01.2026 (Tuesday) | Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Saxony-Anhalt | 05.01.2026 (Monday) | 4 days (Sat–Tue) |
| April | ||||
| Good Friday / Easter Monday | 03–06.04.2026 (Fri–Mon) | All states | None needed | 4 days |
| May | ||||
| Labour Day | 01.05.2026 (Friday) | All states | None needed | 3 days (Fri–Sun) |
| Ascension Day | 14.05.2026 (Thursday) | All states | 15.05.2026 (Friday) | 4 days (Thu–Sun) |
| Pentecost | 24–25.05.2026 (Sun–Mon) | All states | None needed | 3 days |
| June | ||||
| Corpus Christi | 04.06.2026 (Thursday) | Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland | 05.06.2026 (Friday) | 4 days (Thu–Sun) |
| November | ||||
| Repentance and Prayer Day | 18.11.2026 (Wednesday) | Saxony | 19–20.11.2026 (Thu & Fri) | 5 days (Wed–Sun) |
| December | ||||
| Christmas Day | 25.12.2026 (Friday) | All states | None needed | 3 days (Fri–Sun) |
Long Weekend Statistics
Opportunities per Month
Related Topics
- Check the official dates with our School Holidays in Germany 2026 guide.