Public Holidays 2026 in Germany
Public holidays 2026 in Germany compared: a total of nine holidays apply nationwide, 8 more are statutory depending on the federal state.
From 10 public holidays in Berlin up to 12 in Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg and Saarland – the complete table shows every state with the date of its first holiday.
State Table 2026
| Federal State | Count | First Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Public Holidays Baden-Württemberg 2026 | 12 | New Year’s Day (Jan 1, 2026) |
| Public Holidays Bavaria 2026 | 12 | New Year’s Day (Jan 1, 2026) |
| Public Holidays Saarland 2026 | 12 | New Year’s Day (Jan 1, 2026) |
| Public Holidays Mecklenburg-Vorpommern 2026 | 11 | New Year’s Day (Jan 1, 2026) |
| Public Holidays North Rhine-Westphalia 2026 | 11 | New Year’s Day (Jan 1, 2026) |
| Public Holidays Rhineland-Palatinate 2026 | 11 | New Year’s Day (Jan 1, 2026) |
| Public Holidays Saxony 2026 | 11 | New Year’s Day (Jan 1, 2026) |
| Public Holidays Saxony-Anhalt 2026 | 11 | New Year’s Day (Jan 1, 2026) |
| Public Holidays Thuringia 2026 | 11 | New Year’s Day (Jan 1, 2026) |
| Public Holidays Berlin 2026 | 10 | New Year’s Day (Jan 1, 2026) |
| Public Holidays Brandenburg 2026 | 10 | New Year’s Day (Jan 1, 2026) |
| Public Holidays Bremen 2026 | 10 | New Year’s Day (Jan 1, 2026) |
| Public Holidays Hamburg 2026 | 10 | New Year’s Day (Jan 1, 2026) |
| Public Holidays Hesse 2026 | 10 | New Year’s Day (Jan 1, 2026) |
| Public Holidays Lower Saxony 2026 | 10 | New Year’s Day (Jan 1, 2026) |
| Public Holidays Schleswig-Holstein 2026 | 10 | New Year’s Day (Jan 1, 2026) |
Nationwide Public Holidays 2026
These 9 public holidays apply in all 16 federal states:
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Jan 1, 2026 | Thursday | fixed |
| Good Friday | Apr 3, 2026 | Friday | movable |
| Easter Monday | Apr 6, 2026 | Monday | movable |
| Labour Day | May 1, 2026 | Friday | fixed |
| Ascension Day | May 14, 2026 | Thursday | movable |
| Whit Monday | May 25, 2026 | Monday | movable |
| German Unity Day | Oct 3, 2026 | Saturday | fixed |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2026 | Friday | fixed |
| Second Day of Christmas | Dec 26, 2026 | Saturday | fixed |
For regional public holidays by federal state, see the state table above.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays are there in Germany in 2026?
9 holidays apply nationwide in all federal states. Depending on the state, up to 3 more are added – between 10 and 12 statutory public holidays in total.
Which federal state has the most public holidays in 2026?
With 12 statutory public holidays, Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Saarland leads the ranking. Details in the public holiday ranking for 2026.
Data Source & Freshness
- Feiertagsgesetze der 16 Bundesländer – official source Landesrechtliche Feiertagsregeln; bewegliche Feiertage per Computus berechnet.