Public Holidays Berlin 2026
Berlin has a total of 10 statutory public holidays in 2026: 6 fixed and 4 movable. The legal basis is the Berlin Holiday Act (Berliner Feiertagsgesetz).
3 of the 10 holidays fall on a weekend – effectively 7 additional days off remain on weekdays. Berlin therefore ranks 10 among the 16 federal states.
The year 2026 comprises 254 working days in Berlin. All 10 bridge-day candidates are shown in the table below.
All Public Holidays in Berlin 2026
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Jan 1, 2026 | Thursday | fixed |
| International Women’s Day | Mar 8, 2026 | Sunday | 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 |
Notes
- Public holiday in Berlin since 2019 and in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern since 2023.
Working Days & Bridge Days
Bridge Days in Berlin 2026
| Bridge Day | Occasion | Time off from–to | consecutive days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2026 (Friday) | New Year’s Day | Jan 1, 2026 – Jan 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Apr 2, 2026 (Thursday) | Good Friday | Apr 2, 2026 – Apr 6, 2026 | 5 |
| Apr 7, 2026 (Tuesday) | Easter Monday | Apr 3, 2026 – Apr 7, 2026 | 5 |
| Apr 30, 2026 (Thursday) | Labour Day | Apr 30, 2026 – May 3, 2026 | 4 |
| May 4, 2026 (Monday) | Labour Day | May 1, 2026 – May 4, 2026 | 4 |
| May 15, 2026 (Friday) | Ascension Day | May 14, 2026 – May 17, 2026 | 4 |
| May 22, 2026 (Friday) | Whit Monday | May 22, 2026 – May 25, 2026 | 4 |
| May 26, 2026 (Tuesday) | Whit Monday | May 23, 2026 – May 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Dec 24, 2026 (Thursday) | Christmas Day | Dec 24, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Dec 28, 2026 (Monday) | Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2026 – Dec 28, 2026 | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does Berlin have in 2026?
Berlin has 10 statutory public holidays in 2026. The complete table with all dates and weekdays can be found above.
How many working days does Berlin have in 2026?
Berlin has a total of 254 working days in 2026 (Monday to Friday excluding statutory public holidays). Details per month in the working days calendar for 2026.
Which public holidays fall on a weekend in Berlin in 2026?
These holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday in 2026: International Women’s Day (Mar 8, 2026), German Unity Day (Oct 3, 2026), Second Day of Christmas (Dec 26, 2026).
Data Source & Freshness
- Feiertagsgesetze der 16 Bundesländer – official source Landesrechtliche Feiertagsregeln; bewegliche Feiertage per Computus berechnet.
- Legal basis: Berlin Holiday Act (Berliner Feiertagsgesetz)