Quick summary: 11 public holiday records in the dataset for this range, spanning about 11 calendar days that fall in 2026.
Key insights
Total holidays
From 11 holiday records in Germany, 2026.
Busiest holiday month
4 holiday days.
Longest holiday streak
2026-12-24 - 2026-12-26.
Coverage
Regional rules are not included on this page.
Holiday list
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2026 | May Day |
| May 14, 2026 | Ascension Day |
| May 25, 2026 | Whit Monday |
| Oct 3, 2026 | Day of German Unity |
| Dec 24, 2026 | Christmas Eve (half-day) |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Boxing Day |
| Dec 31, 2026 | New Year's Eve (half-day) |
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are in Germany in 2026?
Germany has about 11 distinct public holiday days in 2026 in the HolidayDB dataset (from 11 records).
Which month has the most public holidays?
December has the most holiday days, with 4.
Are regional holidays included?
No. This page uses national public holidays only, matching the default behavior when you don’t apply a region filter.
Can I get the same data via API?
Yes. Use the Holidays API to fetch calendars programmatically (and the calculators for interactive exploration).
All countries: public holidays guides
Public holidays in Germany - quick context
Germany’s public holidays are often defined per Bundesland. The table reflects HolidayDB’s default DE coverage - when you need Land-specific accuracy, verify in official lists or via the business days calculator.