German Long Weekends
Long weekends in May 2026 in Germany
Plan your time off around May 2026 public holidays in Germany. See which holidays create three-day or longer weekends.
3
Long weekends
10
Total days off
3
Public holidays
| Holiday | Weekend range | Days | PTO needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Day (Tag der Arbeit) | Friday, May 1, 2026 – Sunday, May 3, 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| Ascension Day (Christi Himmelfahrt) | Thursday, May 14, 2026 – Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 4 | 1 |
| Whit Monday (Pfingstmontag) | Saturday, May 23, 2026 – Monday, May 25, 2026 | 3 | 0 |
May 2026
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
26
27
28
29
30
1Labour Day
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14Ascension Day
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25Whit Monday
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
- May 1Labour Day (Tag der Arbeit)
- May 14Ascension Day (Christi Himmelfahrt)
- May 25Whit Monday (Pfingstmontag)
Source basis: Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) — gesetzliche Feiertage. Last updated: June 2026.
Disclaimer: Long weekend dates are based on official government sources. Observed dates may vary by region or employer. Always verify important travel or leave dates with the relevant authority.
Frequently asked questions
- Are there any long weekends in May 2026 in Germany?
- Yes, there are 3 long weekends in May 2026 in Germany, based on official public holidays.
- What counts as a long weekend?
- A long weekend is when a public holiday falls on a Friday or Monday, creating three or more consecutive days off. Some long weekends span four days when holidays align with existing weekend days.
- How many days off can I get in May 2026 with long weekends in Germany?
- The long weekends in May 2026 give you 10 total days off, including weekends. You get 3 extended breaks without using extra PTO.