Data status and scope
What this 2026 list represents
Dates are source-reported public-holiday records. A nationwide label means the source marks the record as applying across the country; regional, employer, school, court, and local closure rules can differ.
- Nationwide records
- 9
- Observed dates separated
- 0
- Source response
- Sep 12, 2026, 12:15 AM
10 regional or limited records also listed.
Only explicit modeled actual/observed pairs are counted.
UTC response time, not an invented review date.
Tools and navigation
Same calendar tools as every country: open the year, print, subscribe, or compare lists.
Full 2026 list with weekday and planning notes
Hints are generic (weekday, movable feasts) and are not a substitute for your employer, school, or government PDF. Nager data source.
| Date | Holiday | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1(Thu) | Neujahr Nationwide · source-reported | Weekday; confirm against your school, employer, or contract holiday list |
| Jan 6(Tue) | Heilige Drei Könige Regional · source-reported | Weekday; confirm against your school, employer, or contract holiday list |
| Mar 8(Sun) | Internationaler Frauentag Regional · source-reported | Sunday; some countries observe a weekday substitute—check official local calendar |
| Apr 3(Fri) | Karfreitag Nationwide · source-reported | Easter-based date; the civil date changes each year in the data feed |
| Apr 5(Sun) | Ostersonntag Regional · source-reported | Easter-based date; the civil date changes each year in the data feed |
| Apr 6(Mon) | Ostermontag Nationwide · source-reported | Easter-based date; the civil date changes each year in the data feed |
| May 1(Fri) | Tag der Arbeit Nationwide · source-reported | Friday; can extend a weekend in some work schedules (not a universal rule) |
| May 14(Thu) | Christi Himmelfahrt Nationwide · source-reported | Easter-based date; the civil date changes each year in the data feed |
| May 24(Sun) | Pfingstsonntag Regional · source-reported | Sunday; some countries observe a weekday substitute—check official local calendar |
| May 25(Mon) | Pfingstmontag Nationwide · source-reported | Easter-based date; the civil date changes each year in the data feed |
| Jun 4(Thu) | Fronleichnam Regional · source-reported | Weekday; confirm against your school, employer, or contract holiday list |
| Aug 15(Sat) | Mariä Himmelfahrt Regional · source-reported | Saturday; substitute weekday rules if any are country-specific—verify locally |
| Sep 20(Sun) | Weltkindertag Regional · source-reported | Sunday; some countries observe a weekday substitute—check official local calendar |
| Oct 3(Sat) | Tag der Deutschen Einheit Nationwide · source-reported | Saturday; substitute weekday rules if any are country-specific—verify locally |
| Oct 31(Sat) | Reformationstag Regional · source-reported | Saturday; substitute weekday rules if any are country-specific—verify locally |
| Nov 1(Sun) | Allerheiligen Regional · source-reported | Sunday; some countries observe a weekday substitute—check official local calendar |
| Nov 18(Wed) | Buß- und Bettag Regional · source-reported | Weekday; confirm against your school, employer, or contract holiday list |
| Dec 25(Fri) | Erster Weihnachtstag Nationwide · source-reported | Friday; can extend a weekend in some work schedules (not a universal rule) |
| Dec 26(Sat) | Zweiter Weihnachtstag Nationwide · source-reported | Saturday; substitute weekday rules if any are country-specific—verify locally |
Understanding Germany public holidays
DE list from the Nager Public Holidays API, with a country note on regional and legal limits—read before you rely on a single row.
The DE country code in Nager Public Holidays (date.nager.at) for the selected country code is a single list for the Federal Republic, but German public holiday practice is Länder-driven (federal state level). National unity days and Christmas exist everywhere; Christian holidays such as Epiphany, Corpus Christi, or Reformation Day apply only in some states, and a feed row may or may not match your state without an extra check.
Use this table to see which weekdays look sparse in a year and to compare against your employer’s PDF. In German labour law, “Feiertag” effects on your payslip depend on your collective agreement (Tarifvertrag) and the state, not a generic list online.
Bridge days (taking a Friday or Monday PTO to extend a public holiday) are a personal planning tool; they are not a legal right from this page. If you cross borders for work, compare DE with AT or FR lists on the same site for the same year.
Common questions (DE)
Is this a complete set for my Bundesland?
Possibly not. A merged DE feed is helpful but can omit state-only days or over-include names that are not in your state. The ministry or city portal for your Land publishes the final list.
Why is Reformation Day on the list in some years for some locations only?
It is a public holiday in several eastern states; other states do not use it. That is a classic case where a country-level API row needs a state filter. Confirm locally before booking leave you cannot reverse.
Planning guides
Practical write-ups that go beyond the date list—subscriptions, travel weeks, and cross-border scheduling.
Next Holiday in Germany
Weltkindertag
World Children's Day
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Germany Holiday Insights
- Germany has 19 total public holidays in 2026.
- The busiest months are May and April.
- Holidays may be observed on different days when they fall on weekends.
Upcoming Holidays
January 2026
Neujahr
New Year's Day
Jan 1ThursdayPublicNationwidesource-reportedHeilige Drei Könige
Epiphany
Jan 6TuesdayPublicRegionalsource-reported
March 2026
Internationaler Frauentag
International Women's Day
Mar 8SundayPublicRegionalsource-reported
April 2026
Karfreitag
Good Friday
Apr 3FridayPublicNationwidesource-reportedOstersonntag
Easter Sunday
Apr 5SundayPublicRegionalsource-reportedOstermontag
Easter Monday
Apr 6MondayPublicNationwidesource-reported
May 2026
Tag der Arbeit
Labour Day
May 1FridayPublicNationwidesource-reportedChristi Himmelfahrt
Ascension Day
May 14ThursdayPublicNationwidesource-reportedPfingstsonntag
Pentecost
May 24SundayPublicRegionalsource-reportedPfingstmontag
Whit Monday
May 25MondayPublicNationwidesource-reported
June 2026
Fronleichnam
Corpus Christi
Jun 4ThursdayPublicRegionalsource-reported
August 2026
Mariä Himmelfahrt
Assumption Day
Aug 15SaturdayPublicRegionalsource-reported
September 2026
Weltkindertag
World Children's Day
Sep 20SundayPublicRegionalsource-reported
October 2026
Tag der Deutschen Einheit
German Unity Day
Oct 3SaturdayPublicNationwidesource-reportedReformationstag
Reformation Day
Oct 31SaturdayPublicRegionalsource-reported
November 2026
Allerheiligen
All Saints' Day
Nov 1SundayPublicRegionalsource-reportedBuß- und Bettag
Repentance and Prayer Day
Nov 18WednesdayPublicRegionalsource-reported
December 2026
Erster Weihnachtstag
Christmas Day
Dec 25FridayPublicNationwidesource-reportedZweiter Weihnachtstag
St. Stephen's Day
Dec 26SaturdayPublicNationwidesource-reported
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Plan Around Germany Holidays
Germany has 19 public holidays in 2026. Use this page to check exact dates, see which holidays land near weekends, and quickly spot the busiest holiday months.
The next upcoming holiday is Weltkindertag on Sunday, September 20, 2026, which is 8 days away.
In 2026, the busiest holiday period falls in May and April, which helps if you are planning leave, school breaks, or higher-traffic travel dates.
Public holidays may be observed differently across sectors or regions, especially when a holiday falls on a weekend. For travel, leave planning, or school schedules, always confirm critical dates with official sources in Germany.