🇩🇪 Next Public Holiday — Germany

Assumption Day

Q: How many public holidays does Germany have in 2026?

Germany has 19 public holidays in 2026.

Q: What is the next public holiday in Germany?

The next public holiday in Germany is New Year's Day on 1 January 2026.

Q: Are public holidays paid days off in Germany?

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

Mariä Himmelfahrt

15 August 2026

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All Public Holidays 2026

19 holidays

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

Germany has 19 public holidays in 2026, of which 9 are national holidays observed across the entire country.

What is the next public holiday in Germany?+

The next public holiday in Germany is Assumption Day on 15 August 2026, which is in 59 days.

Are public holidays paid days off in Germany?+

In Germany, national public holidays are generally paid days off for employees. Regional holidays may vary by employer. Always verify with your employer or local labour authority.

Can I add Germany public holidays to my calendar?+

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

What are bridge days in Germany?+

Bridge days (or Brückentage) are working days between a public holiday and a weekend. By taking 1 bridge day off, you can get 4 or more consecutive days off. See the bridge days section above for the best opportunities in 2026.

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