Public Holidays Berlin vs. Brandenburg 2026
Public holidays 2026 in direct comparison: Berlin (10 holidays, 254 working days) versus Brandenburg (10 holidays, 254 working days).
Berlin and Brandenburg both have the same number of statutory public holidays in 2026 – but they differ in dates and bridge days.
For 2026 this means: working in Berlin means 254 working days; in Brandenburg it is 254 – a difference of 0 days.
The differences arise from regional holidays: only in Berlin: International Women’s Day — only in Brandenburg: Reformation Day. Nationwide holidays such as New Year’s Day, Labour Day or the Christmas days apply equally in both states.
For vacation planning, bridge days also matter: Berlin offers 10 opportunities, Brandenburg offers 10.
The Comparison at a Glance
| Metric | Berlin | Brandenburg |
|---|---|---|
| Statutory public holidays | 10 | 10 |
| Working days 2026 | 254 | 254 |
| Bridge-day opportunities | 10 | 10 |
| Shared public holidays | 9 | |
Differences in Detail
Only in Berlin
- International Women’s Day – Mar 8, 2026 (Sunday)
Only in Brandenburg
- Reformation Day – Oct 31, 2026 (Saturday)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has more public holidays: Berlin or Brandenburg?
Both federal states have the same number of statutory public holidays (10).
Which public holidays exist only in Berlin?
Statutory only in Berlin: International Women’s Day.
Data Source & Freshness
- Feiertagsgesetze der 16 Bundesländer – official source Landesrechtliche Feiertagsregeln; bewegliche Feiertage per Computus berechnet.