Germany Public Holidays 2025
Germany observes 9 public holidays in 2025. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
2025 at a glance
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December
All holidays in 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Wednesday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Feb 14 | Friday | Valentine's Day | Observance |
| Feb 27 | Thursday | Women's Carnival Day | Observance |
| Mar 3 | Monday | Shrove Monday | Observance |
| Mar 4 | Tuesday | Shrove Tuesday | Observance |
| Mar 5 | Wednesday | Ash Wednesday | Observance |
| Apr 17 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | Observance |
| Apr 18 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 20 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| Apr 21 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Thursday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 11 | Sunday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| May 29 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| Jun 8 | Sunday | Pentecost | Observance |
| Jun 9 | Monday | Whit Monday | Public |
| Oct 3 | Friday | National Holiday | Public |
| Nov 1 | Saturday | All Saints' Day | Observance |
| Nov 2 | Sunday | All Souls' Day | Observance |
| Nov 11 | Tuesday | Saint Martin | Observance |
| Nov 16 | Sunday | Memorial Day | Observance |
| Nov 19 | Wednesday | Day of Prayer and Repentance | Observance |
| Nov 23 | Sunday | Totensonntag | Observance |
| Nov 30 | Sunday | 1. Advent | Observance |
| Dec 7 | Sunday | 2. Advent | Observance |
| Dec 14 | Sunday | 3. Advent | Observance |
| Dec 21 | Sunday | 4. Advent | Observance |
| Dec 24 | Wednesday | Christmas Eve | Bank |
| Dec 25 | Thursday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Friday | Boxing Day | Public |
| Dec 31 | Wednesday | New Year's Eve | Bank |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 19, 2026
About public holidays in Germany
Public holidays in Germany are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Germany have in 2025?
- Germany has 9 nationwide public holidays in 2025, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Germany?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Germany close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.