Deadline Calculator BGB — Working Days, Holidays, Limitation
Calculate German legal deadlines per BGB §§ 187, 188: days, weeks, months with working days and holidays. Withdrawal, termination, statute of limitations.
Deadline Calculation
Deadline
Montag, 1. Juni 2026
Shifted (calculated end: 30.05.2026 was Sunday, therefore next working day per §193 BGB)
Duration
2 Weeks
16 calendar days total
Calculation Details
Note: Calculation per BGB §186-193. For event-based deadlines, the day of the event is not counted (§187 para. 1 BGB). If the deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or public holiday, it ends on the next working day (§193 BGB). This calculation only considers nationwide holidays. State-specific holidays may differ. No legal advice.
Note: These calculations are for informational purposes only and do not replace professional tax or financial advice. All information without guarantee.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are legal deadlines calculated in Germany?
Legal deadlines follow Sections 186-193 BGB. The day of the triggering event is not counted. Deadlines in months end on the corresponding date of the target month. If it falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline extends to the next business day.
What happens if I miss a legal deadline?
Missing a legal deadline can result in loss of rights (e.g., statute of limitations), procedural disadvantages, or default. In some cases, reinstatement (Wiedereinsetzung) is possible if the delay was unavoidable.
What is the Deadline Calculator BGB — Working Days, Holidays, Limitation?
The deadline calculator computes legal deadlines according to the rules of the German Civil Code (Sections 186-193), including weekends and public holidays.
How does the Deadline Calculator BGB — Working Days, Holidays, Limitation work?
Enter the triggering event, the deadline duration (days, weeks, months) and the state. The calculator computes the deadline expiry following BGB rules: deadline starts on the following day, ends on the last day, shifts if it falls on a holiday or weekend.
Key Data and Facts
Deadline start: day after the event. Monthly deadline: ends on the same day of the following month. If the deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, the next working day applies.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to calculate juristische Fristen step by step: 1. Fristausloesendes Ereignis festlegen: Das ist z. B. der Zugang eines Bescheids oder der day des Vertragsschlusses. 2. Fristbeginn bestimmen: Nach Paragraph 187 Abs. 1 BGB beginnt die Frist am day nach dem Ereignis. Beispiel: Bescheid geht am 10. Maerz zu, Fristbeginn ist der 11. Maerz. 3. Fristdauer enter: days, Wochen oder Monate. 4. Fristende calculate: Tagesfrist: Der letzte day der Frist ist der Endtag. Wochenfrist: Endet am gleichen Wochentag wie der Fristbeginn. Monatsfrist: Endet am gleichen Kalendertag des Folgemonats. Fehlt dieser day, endet die Frist am Monatsende (Paragraph 188 BGB). 5. Wochenende und Feiertage pruefen: Faellt das Fristende auf einen Samstag, Sonntag oder gesetzlichen Feiertag, verschiebt sich das Ende auf den naechsten Werktag (Paragraph 193 BGB). 6. Bundesland angeben, da Feiertage je nach Land variieren.
Calculation Example
Ereignis am 10. Maerz, Frist 1 month: Fristbeginn 11. Maerz, Fristende 10. April. Faellt der 10. April auf einen Sonntag, verschiebt sich das Ende auf Montag, den 11. April.
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