Public Holidays Baden-Württemberg vs. Bavaria 2026
Public holidays 2026 in direct comparison: Baden-Württemberg (12 holidays, 252 working days) versus Bavaria (12 holidays, 252 working days).
Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria 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 Baden-Württemberg means 252 working days; in Bavaria it is 252 – a difference of 0 days.
Both federal states have the same statutory public holidays – the differing bridge days (12 in Baden-Württemberg, 12 in Bavaria) result from the weekdays of the holidays.
For vacation planning, bridge days also matter: Baden-Württemberg offers 12 opportunities, Bavaria offers 12.
The Comparison at a Glance
| Metric | Baden-Württemberg | Bavaria |
|---|---|---|
| Statutory public holidays | 12 | 12 |
| Working days 2026 | 252 | 252 |
| Bridge-day opportunities | 12 | 12 |
| Shared public holidays | 12 | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has more public holidays: Baden-Württemberg or Bavaria?
Both federal states have the same number of statutory public holidays (12).
Which public holidays exist only in Baden-Württemberg?
All public holidays in Baden-Württemberg also apply in Bavaria in 2026.
Data Source & Freshness
- Feiertagsgesetze der 16 Bundesländer – official source Landesrechtliche Feiertagsregeln; bewegliche Feiertage per Computus berechnet.