Public Holidays Calculator
All public holidays for your federal state. With bridge days and school holidays. Online calculator considering leap years, weekdays and holidays.
All public holidays in Germany by federal state and year.
Holidays in Bayern 2026
13 Public holidays
9 Nationwide + 4 Regional
| Name | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Do., 01.01.2026 | Nationwide |
| Epiphany | Di., 06.01.2026 | Regional |
| Good Friday | Fr., 03.04.2026 | Nationwide |
| Easter Monday | Mo., 06.04.2026 | Nationwide |
| Labour Day | Fr., 01.05.2026 | Nationwide |
| Ascension Day | Do., 14.05.2026 | Nationwide |
| Whit Monday | Mo., 25.05.2026 | Nationwide |
| Corpus Christi | Do., 04.06.2026 | Regional |
| Assumption of Mary | Sa., 15.08.2026(Weekend) | Regional |
| German Unity Day | Sa., 03.10.2026(Weekend) | Nationwide |
| All Saints' Day | So., 01.11.2026(Weekend) | Regional |
| Christmas Day | Fr., 25.12.2026 | Nationwide |
| St. Stephen's Day | Sa., 26.12.2026(Weekend) | Nationwide |
Note
4 holidays fall on a weekend. Effective free workdays: 9
Note: These calculations are for informational purposes only and do not replace professional tax or financial advice. All information without guarantee.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does Germany have?
Germany has 9 nationwide public holidays. Individual states have additional holidays, ranging from 0 to 4 extra days. Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg have the most with 12-13 total holidays.
Which holidays are not nationwide in Germany?
Regional holidays include Epiphany (Jan 6), Corpus Christi, Assumption Day (Aug 15), Reformation Day (Oct 31), and All Saints' Day (Nov 1). These only apply in certain states.
Are leap years and holidays taken into account?
Yes — the calculator automatically considers leap years, German public holidays and varying month lengths. For working-day calculations weekends are correctly excluded.
Guide
Quick Answer
The public holiday calculator shows all statutory public holidays for each German state with date and day of the week.
What is the Public Holidays Calculator?
The public holiday calculator shows all statutory public holidays for each German state with date and day of the week.
How does the Public Holidays Calculator work?
Select the year and state. The calculator lists all statutory holidays. Movable holidays (Easter, Whitsun, Ascension) are computed using the Easter formula.
Key Data and Facts
Nationwide: New Year, Good Friday, Easter Monday, 1 May, Ascension, Whit Monday, German Unity Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. State-specific: Corpus Christi, All Saints, Reformation Day, etc.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to use the public holidays calculator step by step: 1. Choose the year -- the calculator shows the public holidays for the selected year. 2. Choose the federal state -- since not all public holidays apply nationwide. 3. Read off the result: Date, day of the week and whether it is a nationwide or state-specific public holiday. 4. Nationwide public holidays (9): New Year's Day (1.1.), Good Friday, Easter Monday, Labour Day (1.5.), Ascension Day, Whit Monday, Day of German Unity (3.10.), Christmas Day (25.12.), Boxing Day (26.12.). 5. State-specific public holidays: Epiphany (6.1.) in BW, BY, ST. Corpus Christi in BW, BY, HE, NW, RP, SL. All Saints' Day (1.11.) in BW, BY, NW, RP, SL. Reformation Day (31.10.) in BB, MV, SN, ST, TH, HB, HH, NI, SH. 6. Movable holidays depend on Easter Sunday, which is calculated using the Gauss formula.
Calculation Example
2026: Easter on April 5, Ascension Day on May 14, Whit Monday on May 25. Bayern has 13 public holidays, Berlin only 10.
Sources · E-E-A-T
Official sources
Calculations are based on applicable German laws and official data:
Full methodology at Methodology.
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