Germany has 9 nationwide public holidays in 2027, plus 1 observed in most regions. Rules can vary by region; days marked “bank / optional” are not days off for everyone.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Mar 29 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 6 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| May 17 | Monday | Whit Monday | Public |
| Oct 3 | Sunday | National Holiday | Public |
| Oct 31 | Sunday | Reformation Day | Most regions |
| Dec 24 | Friday | Christmas Eve | Bank / optional |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Sunday | Boxing Day | Public |
| Dec 31 | Friday | New Year's Eve | Bank / optional |
Germany has 9 nationwide public holidays in 2027, and 1 more that are observed in most regions. Some regions add their own local holidays.
The next public holiday is New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027.