Germany Public Holidays 2027
Germany observes 9 public holidays in 2027. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
2027 at a glance
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All holidays in 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Feb 4 | Thursday | Women's Carnival Day | Observance |
| Feb 8 | Monday | Shrove Monday | Observance |
| Feb 9 | Tuesday | Shrove Tuesday | Observance |
| Feb 10 | Wednesday | Ash Wednesday | Observance |
| Feb 14 | Sunday | Valentine's Day | Observance |
| Mar 25 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | Observance |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Mar 28 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| Mar 29 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 6 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| May 9 | Sunday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| May 16 | Sunday | Pentecost | Observance |
| May 17 | Monday | Whit Monday | Public |
| Oct 3 | Sunday | National Holiday | Public |
| Nov 1 | Monday | All Saints' Day | Observance |
| Nov 2 | Tuesday | All Souls' Day | Observance |
| Nov 11 | Thursday | Saint Martin | Observance |
| Nov 14 | Sunday | Memorial Day | Observance |
| Nov 17 | Wednesday | Day of Prayer and Repentance | Observance |
| Nov 21 | Sunday | Totensonntag | Observance |
| Nov 28 | Sunday | 1. Advent | Observance |
| Dec 5 | Sunday | 2. Advent | Observance |
| Dec 12 | Sunday | 3. Advent | Observance |
| Dec 19 | Sunday | 4. Advent | Observance |
| Dec 24 | Friday | Christmas Eve | Bank |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Sunday | Boxing Day | Public |
| Dec 31 | Friday | 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 2027?
- Germany has 9 nationwide public holidays in 2027, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- What is the next public holiday in Germany?
- The next public holiday in Germany is New Year's Day on January 1, 2027.
- 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.