Germany
2026 German holidays
A list of Germany holidays for 2026, including observed dates and stock market closures.
| Date | Holiday | Type | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day (Neujahrstag) | Public holiday | – |
| Friday, April 3, 2026 | Good Friday (Karfreitag) | Public holiday | – |
| Monday, April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday (Ostermontag) | Public holiday | – |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 | Labour Day (Tag der Arbeit) | Public holiday | – |
| Thursday, May 14, 2026 | Ascension Day (Christi Himmelfahrt) | Public holiday | – |
| Monday, May 25, 2026 | Whit Monday (Pfingstmontag) | Public holiday | – |
| Saturday, October 3, 2026 | German Unity Day (Tag der Deutschen Einheit) | Public holiday | – |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day (Weihnachtstag) | Public holiday | – |
| Saturday, December 26, 2026 | Second Christmas Day (Zweiter Weihnachtstag) | Public holiday | – |
Source basis: Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) — gesetzliche Feiertage. Last updated: June 2026.
XETRA / Frankfurt Stock Exchange holidays 2026
Market holiday reference. Verify exact closures and early-close schedules directly with the exchange.
| Date | Holiday | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | – |
| Friday, April 3, 2026 | Good Friday (Karfreitag) | – |
| Monday, April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday (Ostermontag) | – |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 | Labour Day (Tag der Arbeit) | – |
| Thursday, May 14, 2026 | Ascension Day (Christi Himmelfahrt) | – |
| Monday, May 25, 2026 | Whit Monday (Pfingstmontag) | – |
| Saturday, October 3, 2026 | German Unity Day | – |
| Thursday, December 24, 2026 | Christmas Eve | – |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | – |
| Saturday, December 26, 2026 | Second Christmas Day | – |
| Thursday, December 31, 2026 | New Year's Eve | – |
Source reference: Deutsche Börse trading calendar. Verify directly with the exchange before trading decisions.
Practical uses
PTO and leave planning
Use this list to plan your annual leave around German public holidays. Combining a holiday with a weekend can create longer breaks — see the german long weekends in 2026 for pre-built three-day and four-day weekends.
Payroll and deadlines
Public holidays affect payroll processing deadlines and direct deposit schedules. When a holiday falls on a weekday, it reduces the number of business days in that period. See business days in 2026 for net working day counts per month.
School and childcare
Public holidays typically mean school closures, but exact dates vary by state, province or region. Check your local school district or education authority for the full academic calendar.
Travel and events
Book travel early around major holidays like New Year's Day (Neujahrstag) and Christmas Day (Weihnachtstag) when demand — and prices — are typically highest.
Frequently asked questions
- Do holidays that fall on a weekend get observed on a different day?
- When a public holiday falls on a weekend, no substitute day is given — the holiday is effectively lost for workers in that year.
- Are these national or regional holidays?
- These are nationwide public holidays. German states (Länder) may observe additional holidays such as Fronleichnam or Allerheiligen.
- Can I download these holidays for my calendar app?
- Yes. Download the ICS file to import into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar or Outlook. Or download the CSV file to open in Excel or Google Sheets.
- How many public holidays fall on weekdays in 2026?
- 7 of the 9 public holidays in 2026 fall on weekdays. 2 fall on a weekend.