Whit Monday
Whit Monday is a movable public holiday and is a statutory holiday in 16 of the 16 German federal states.
Whit Monday 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 17, 2027 (Monday) – that is 221 days from today.
Whit Monday is the 50th day after Easter Sunday and therefore shifts with the date of Easter every year.
Dates & Weekdays
| Year | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | May 25, 2026 | Monday |
| 2027 | May 17, 2027 | Monday |
| 2028 | Jun 5, 2028 | Monday |
Whit Monday is a movable public holiday – the date depends on the date of Easter. The date applies identically in all federal states where the holiday is statutory.
Legal Basis
Whit Monday is a statutory public holiday nationwide – in all 16 federal states.
Next date: May 17, 2027 (Monday) – in 221 days.
How the Date Is Calculated
Whit Monday is the 50th day after Easter Sunday and therefore shifts with the date of Easter every year.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Whit Monday?
Whit Monday falls on May 25, 2026 (Monday) (movable holiday).
Data Source & Freshness
- Feiertagsgesetze der 16 Bundesländer – official source Landesrechtliche Feiertagsregeln; bewegliche Feiertage per Computus berechnet.