Germany
2028 German holidays
A list of Germany holidays for 2028, including observed dates and stock market closures.
| Date | Holiday | Type | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, January 1, 2028 | New Year's Day (Neujahrstag) | Public holiday | – |
| Friday, April 14, 2028 | Good Friday (Karfreitag) | Public holiday | – |
| Monday, April 17, 2028 | Easter Monday (Ostermontag) | Public holiday | – |
| Monday, May 1, 2028 | Labour Day (Tag der Arbeit) | Public holiday | – |
| Thursday, May 25, 2028 | Ascension Day (Christi Himmelfahrt) | Public holiday | – |
| Monday, June 5, 2028 | Whit Monday (Pfingstmontag) | Public holiday | – |
| Tuesday, October 3, 2028 | German Unity Day (Tag der Deutschen Einheit) | Public holiday | – |
| Monday, December 25, 2028 | Christmas Day (Weihnachtstag) | Public holiday | – |
| Tuesday, December 26, 2028 | Second Christmas Day (Zweiter Weihnachtstag) | Public holiday | – |
Source basis: Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) — gesetzliche Feiertage. Last updated: June 2026.
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 2028 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 2028 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 Good Friday (Karfreitag) and Second Christmas Day (Zweiter 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 2028?
- 8 of the 9 public holidays in 2028 fall on weekdays. 1 falls on a weekend.