Federal and State Holidays in Germany (2024) 🇩🇪

Q: When is the next public holiday in Germany?

The next public holiday in Germany is German Unity Day on Saturday, October 3, 2026 — in 121 days.

Q: How many public holidays does Germany have in 2024?

Germany has 9 public holidays in 2024.

Q: What was the most recent public holiday in Germany?

The most recent public holiday in Germany was Whit Monday on Monday, May 25, 2026 — 10 days ago.

Q: How does Germany's holiday count compare to its neighbours?

Germany has 9 public holidays this year. Neighbours for comparison:Switzerland: 4 public holidaysPoland: 14 public holidaysNetherlands: 9 public holidaysDenmark: 10 public holidaysBelgium: 12 public holidays

Q: How many public holidays does Germany have in 2025?

Germany will have 9 public holidays in 2025.

Q: Does Germany have state or provincial holidays too?

Yes — Germany has 16 additional state, provincial or regional holidays that are not nationally observed. These vary by subdivision; check our country page for the full list.

Germany observes 9 public holidays this year, with 9 scheduled for 2027. The next public holiday is German Unity Day. The most recent was Whit Monday.

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day
29 Mar	Friday	Good Friday
1 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Wednesday	Labor Day
9 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
20 May	Monday	Whit Monday
3 Oct	Thursday	German Unity Day
25 Dec	Wednesday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Thursday	Second Day of Christmas

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Holidays in different states:

Federal Holidays
Baden-Württemberg
Bayern
Berlin
Brandenburg
Bremen
Hamburg
Hessen
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Niedersachsen
Nordrhein-Westfalen
Rheinland-Pfalz
Saarland
Sachsen
Sachsen-Anhalt
Schleswig-Holstein
Thüringen

State & Regional Holidays in Germany

Baden-Württemberg Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day
6 Jan	Saturday	Epiphany
29 Mar	Friday	Good Friday
1 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Wednesday	Labor Day
9 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
20 May	Monday	Whit Monday
30 May	Thursday	Corpus Christi
3 Oct	Thursday	German Unity Day
1 Nov	Friday	All Saints' Day
25 Dec	Wednesday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Thursday	Second Day of Christmas

Bayern Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day
6 Jan	Saturday	Epiphany
29 Mar	Friday	Good Friday
1 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Wednesday	Labor Day
9 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
20 May	Monday	Whit Monday
30 May	Thursday	Corpus Christi
3 Oct	Thursday	German Unity Day
1 Nov	Friday	All Saints' Day
25 Dec	Wednesday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Thursday	Second Day of Christmas

Berlin Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day
8 Mar	Friday	International Women's Day
29 Mar	Friday	Good Friday
1 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Wednesday	Labor Day
9 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
20 May	Monday	Whit Monday
3 Oct	Thursday	German Unity Day
25 Dec	Wednesday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Thursday	Second Day of Christmas

Brandenburg Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day
29 Mar	Friday	Good Friday
31 Mar	Sunday	Easter Sunday
1 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Wednesday	Labor Day
9 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
19 May	Sunday	Whit Sunday
20 May	Monday	Whit Monday
3 Oct	Thursday	German Unity Day
31 Oct	Thursday	Reformation Day
25 Dec	Wednesday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Thursday	Second Day of Christmas

Bremen Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day
29 Mar	Friday	Good Friday
1 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Wednesday	Labor Day
9 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
20 May	Monday	Whit Monday
3 Oct	Thursday	German Unity Day
31 Oct	Thursday	Reformation Day
25 Dec	Wednesday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Thursday	Second Day of Christmas

Hamburg Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day
29 Mar	Friday	Good Friday
1 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Wednesday	Labor Day
9 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
20 May	Monday	Whit Monday
3 Oct	Thursday	German Unity Day
31 Oct	Thursday	Reformation Day
25 Dec	Wednesday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Thursday	Second Day of Christmas

Hessen Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day
29 Mar	Friday	Good Friday
1 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Wednesday	Labor Day
9 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
20 May	Monday	Whit Monday
30 May	Thursday	Corpus Christi
3 Oct	Thursday	German Unity Day
25 Dec	Wednesday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Thursday	Second Day of Christmas

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day
8 Mar	Friday	International Women's Day
29 Mar	Friday	Good Friday
1 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Wednesday	Labor Day
9 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
20 May	Monday	Whit Monday
3 Oct	Thursday	German Unity Day
31 Oct	Thursday	Reformation Day
25 Dec	Wednesday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Thursday	Second Day of Christmas

Niedersachsen Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day
29 Mar	Friday	Good Friday
1 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Wednesday	Labor Day
9 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
20 May	Monday	Whit Monday
3 Oct	Thursday	German Unity Day
31 Oct	Thursday	Reformation Day
25 Dec	Wednesday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Thursday	Second Day of Christmas

Nordrhein-Westfalen Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day
29 Mar	Friday	Good Friday
1 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Wednesday	Labor Day
9 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
20 May	Monday	Whit Monday
30 May	Thursday	Corpus Christi
3 Oct	Thursday	German Unity Day
1 Nov	Friday	All Saints' Day
25 Dec	Wednesday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Thursday	Second Day of Christmas

Rheinland-Pfalz Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day
29 Mar	Friday	Good Friday
1 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Wednesday	Labor Day
9 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
20 May	Monday	Whit Monday
30 May	Thursday	Corpus Christi
3 Oct	Thursday	German Unity Day
1 Nov	Friday	All Saints' Day
25 Dec	Wednesday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Thursday	Second Day of Christmas

Saarland Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day
29 Mar	Friday	Good Friday
1 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Wednesday	Labor Day
9 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
20 May	Monday	Whit Monday
30 May	Thursday	Corpus Christi
15 Aug	Thursday	Assumption Day
3 Oct	Thursday	German Unity Day
1 Nov	Friday	All Saints' Day
25 Dec	Wednesday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Thursday	Second Day of Christmas

Sachsen Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day
29 Mar	Friday	Good Friday
1 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Wednesday	Labor Day
9 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
20 May	Monday	Whit Monday
3 Oct	Thursday	German Unity Day
31 Oct	Thursday	Reformation Day
20 Nov	Wednesday	Repentance and Prayer Day
25 Dec	Wednesday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Thursday	Second Day of Christmas

Sachsen-Anhalt Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day
6 Jan	Saturday	Epiphany
29 Mar	Friday	Good Friday
1 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Wednesday	Labor Day
9 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
20 May	Monday	Whit Monday
3 Oct	Thursday	German Unity Day
31 Oct	Thursday	Reformation Day
25 Dec	Wednesday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Thursday	Second Day of Christmas

Schleswig-Holstein Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day
29 Mar	Friday	Good Friday
1 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Wednesday	Labor Day
9 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
20 May	Monday	Whit Monday
3 Oct	Thursday	German Unity Day
31 Oct	Thursday	Reformation Day
25 Dec	Wednesday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Thursday	Second Day of Christmas

Thüringen Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day
29 Mar	Friday	Good Friday
1 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Wednesday	Labor Day
9 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
20 May	Monday	Whit Monday
20 Sep	Friday	World Children's Day
3 Oct	Thursday	German Unity Day
31 Oct	Thursday	Reformation Day
25 Dec	Wednesday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Thursday	Second Day of Christmas

Frequently Asked Questions about Holidays in Germany

When is the next public holiday in Germany?

The next public holiday in Germany is German Unity Day on Saturday, October 3, 2026 — in 121 days.

Is today a public holiday in Germany?

No — today (Thursday, June 4, 2026) is not a public holiday in Germany.

How many public holidays does Germany have in 2024?

Germany has 9 public holidays in 2024.

What was the most recent public holiday in Germany?

The most recent public holiday in Germany was Whit Monday on Monday, May 25, 2026 — 10 days ago.

How does Germany's holiday count compare to its neighbours?

Germany has 9 public holidays this year. Neighbours for comparison:

Switzerland: 4 public holidays
Poland: 14 public holidays
Netherlands: 9 public holidays
Denmark: 10 public holidays
Belgium: 12 public holidays

How many public holidays does Germany have in 2025?

Germany will have 9 public holidays in 2025.

Does Germany have state or provincial holidays too?

Yes — Germany has 16 additional state, provincial or regional holidays that are not nationally observed. These vary by subdivision; check our country page for the full list.