🇩🇪 Next Public Holiday — Bavaria

Mariä Himmelfahrt

Assumption Day

15 August 2026

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Bavaria (Bayern) is the largest German state and observes the most public holidays in Germany, including several Catholic holidays not observed in other states.

All Public Holidays 2026

19 holidays

Date	Holiday	Type
1 January 2026	Neujahr New Year's Day	National
6 January 2026	Heilige Drei Könige Epiphany	Bavaria
8 March 2026	Internationaler Frauentag International Women's Day	Bavaria
3 April 2026	Karfreitag Good Friday	National
5 April 2026	Ostersonntag Easter Sunday	Bavaria
6 April 2026	Ostermontag Easter Monday	National
1 May 2026	Tag der Arbeit Labour Day	National
14 May 2026	Christi Himmelfahrt Ascension Day	National
24 May 2026	Pfingstsonntag Pentecost	Bavaria
25 May 2026	Pfingstmontag Whit Monday	National
4 June 2026	Fronleichnam Corpus Christi	Bavaria
15 August 2026	NextMariä Himmelfahrt Assumption Day	Bavaria
20 September 2026	Weltkindertag World Children's Day	Bavaria
3 October 2026	Tag der Deutschen Einheit German Unity Day	National
31 October 2026	Reformationstag Reformation Day	Bavaria
1 November 2026	Allerheiligen All Saints' Day	Bavaria
18 November 2026	Buß- und Bettag Repentance and Prayer Day	Bavaria
25 December 2026	Erster Weihnachtstag Christmas Day	National
26 December 2026	Zweiter Weihnachtstag St. Stephen's Day	National

Bridge Days 2026 — Best time-off deals

New Year's Day

1 leave day4 days off

Take 2 Jan 2026 off → 1 Jan 2026 to 4 Jan 2026 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

Epiphany

1 leave day4 days off

Take 5 Jan 2026 off → 3 Jan 2026 to 6 Jan 2026 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

Ascension Day

1 leave day4 days off

Take 15 May 2026 off → 14 May 2026 to 17 May 2026 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

Corpus Christi

1 leave day4 days off

Take 5 Jun 2026 off → 4 Jun 2026 to 7 Jun 2026 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

Repentance and Prayer Day

2 leave days5 days off

Take 16 Nov 2026 + 17 Nov 2026 off → 14 Nov 2026 to 18 Nov 2026 (5 days off, 2 leave days)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Bavaria have in 2026?+

Bavaria has 19 public holidays in 2026 — 9 national holidays shared across Germany, plus 10 regional holidays specific to Bavaria.

What is the next public holiday in Bavaria?+

The next public holiday in Bavaria is Assumption Day on 15 August 2026, which is in 42 days.

Are public holidays paid days off in Bavaria?+

In Bavaria, national public holidays are generally paid days off for employees. Always verify with your employer or local labour authority.

How do Bavaria holidays differ from the rest of Germany?+

Bavaria observes 9 national holidays shared with all of Germany, plus 10 regional holidays specific to Bavaria.

Can I add Bavaria public holidays to my calendar?+

Yes. Use the "Add all holidays to calendar" button on this page to download an .ics file compatible with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, and Outlook.

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