Holiday Calendar
Germany public holidays 2026
This page lists 9 major public holidays in Germany for 2026, each with its exact date and weekday — useful for planning cross-border meetings, shipping cutoffs and business communication so nothing lands on the other side's day off.
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | Thursday | Neujahr New Year's Day |
| 2026-04-03 | Friday | Karfreitag Good Friday |
| 2026-04-06 | Monday | Ostermontag Easter Monday |
| 2026-05-01 | Friday | Maifeiertag Labour Day |
| 2026-05-14 | Thursday | Christi Himmelfahrt Ascension Day |
| 2026-05-25 | Monday | Pfingstmontag Whit Monday |
| 2026-10-03 | Saturday | Tag der Deutschen Einheit National Holiday |
| 2026-12-25 | Friday | 1. Weihnachtstag Christmas Day |
| 2026-12-26 | Saturday | 2. Weihnachtstag Boxing Day |
Quick answer
This page lists the major 2026 public holidays in Germany with dates and weekdays. To check local times on a specific day or find overlapping working hours, continue into the converter and the meeting planner.
How to use this calendar
Scan the table before locking recurring meetings or project milestones; move shipping cutoffs to the last business day before a holiday; expect slower responses around multi-day breaks.
FAQ
What are the main public holidays in Germany in 2026?
The table on this page lists 9 major public holidays with exact dates and weekdays; confirm multi-day breaks and substitute days with official announcements.
What should I plan around when working with Germany?
Besides the time difference, avoid scheduling around public holidays: replies slow down before and after them, and logistics or banking can be delayed. Keep key meetings and shipping cutoffs clear of the dates listed here.
Where does this holiday data come from?
The data comes from a public holiday database and covers nationwide public holidays; regional variations, multi-day breaks and substitute days should be confirmed with official announcements.