🇩🇪 Next Public Holiday — Berlin

Mariä Himmelfahrt

Assumption Day

15 August 2026

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Berlin is the capital of Germany. It observes all national public holidays plus International Women's Day on 8 March, which is unique to Berlin among German 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	Berlin
8 March 2026	Internationaler Frauentag International Women's Day	Berlin
3 April 2026	Karfreitag Good Friday	National
5 April 2026	Ostersonntag Easter Sunday	Berlin
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	Berlin
25 May 2026	Pfingstmontag Whit Monday	National
4 June 2026	Fronleichnam Corpus Christi	Berlin
15 August 2026	NextMariä Himmelfahrt Assumption Day	Berlin
20 September 2026	Weltkindertag World Children's Day	Berlin
3 October 2026	Tag der Deutschen Einheit German Unity Day	National
31 October 2026	Reformationstag Reformation Day	Berlin
1 November 2026	Allerheiligen All Saints' Day	Berlin
18 November 2026	Buß- und Bettag Repentance and Prayer Day	Berlin
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 Berlin have in 2026?+

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

What is the next public holiday in Berlin?+

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

Are public holidays paid days off in Berlin?+

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

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

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

Can I add Berlin 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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