Germany Public Holidays 2026
Germany observes 9 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
2026 at a glance
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All holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Feb 12 | Thursday | Women's Carnival Day | Observance |
| Feb 14 | Saturday | Valentine's Day | Observance |
| Feb 16 | Monday | Shrove Monday | Observance |
| Feb 17 | Tuesday | Shrove Tuesday | Observance |
| Feb 18 | Wednesday | Ash Wednesday | Observance |
| Apr 2 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | Observance |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 10 | Sunday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| May 24 | Sunday | Pentecost | Observance |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday | Public |
| Oct 3 | Saturday | National Holiday | Public |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day | Observance |
| Nov 2 | Monday | All Souls' Day | Observance |
| Nov 11 | Wednesday | Saint Martin | Observance |
| Nov 15 | Sunday | Memorial Day | Observance |
| Nov 18 | Wednesday | Day of Prayer and Repentance | Observance |
| Nov 22 | Sunday | Totensonntag | Observance |
| Nov 29 | Sunday | 1. Advent | Observance |
| Dec 6 | Sunday | 2. Advent | Observance |
| Dec 13 | Sunday | 3. Advent | Observance |
| Dec 20 | Sunday | 4. Advent | Observance |
| Dec 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve | Bank |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public |
| Dec 31 | Thursday | 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 2026?
- Germany has 9 nationwide public holidays in 2026, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- What is the next public holiday in Germany?
- The next public holiday in Germany is National Holiday on October 3, 2026.
- 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.