Labour Day
Labour Day is a fixed public holiday and is a statutory holiday in 16 of the 16 German federal states.
Labour Day applies nationwide in all 16 federal states and is therefore one of the nine holidays that are legally protected everywhere.
The next date is May 1, 2027 (Saturday) – that is 205 days from today.
As a fixed public holiday, Labour Day always falls on 5/1 – independent of the date of Easter.
Dates & Weekdays
| Year | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | May 1, 2026 | Friday |
| 2027 | May 1, 2027 | Saturday |
| 2028 | May 1, 2028 | Monday |
Labour Day 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
Labour Day is a statutory public holiday nationwide – in all 16 federal states.
Next date: May 1, 2027 (Saturday) – in 205 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Labour Day?
Labour Day falls on May 1, 2026 (Friday) (fixed holiday).
Data Source & Freshness
- Feiertagsgesetze der 16 Bundesländer – official source Landesrechtliche Feiertagsregeln; bewegliche Feiertage per Computus berechnet.