Epiphany
Epiphany is a fixed public holiday and is a statutory holiday in 3 of the 16 German federal states.
Epiphany is statutory in: Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Saxony-Anhalt. In the other federal states, this day is an ordinary working day.
The next date is Jan 6, 2027 (Wednesday) – that is 90 days from today.
As a fixed public holiday, Epiphany always falls on 1/6 – independent of the date of Easter.
Dates & Weekdays
| Year | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Jan 6, 2026 | Tuesday |
| 2027 | Jan 6, 2027 | Wednesday |
| 2028 | Jan 6, 2028 | Thursday |
Epiphany is a fixed public holiday – the date is the same every year. The date applies identically in all federal states where the holiday is statutory.
Legal Basis
Epiphany is a statutory public holiday in 3 of the 16 federal states:
Next date: Jan 6, 2027 (Wednesday) – in 90 days.
Note
Statutory public holiday in Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria and Saxony-Anhalt.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Epiphany?
Epiphany falls on Jan 6, 2026 (Tuesday) (fixed holiday).
In which federal states is Epiphany a statutory public holiday?
Epiphany is a statutory public holiday in 3 federal states: Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Saxony-Anhalt.
Data Source & Freshness
- Feiertagsgesetze der 16 Bundesländer – official source Landesrechtliche Feiertagsregeln; bewegliche Feiertage per Computus berechnet.