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Germany 2026 Public Holiday Calendar

20262027

Oktoberfest, Christmas markets and bridge weekends reshape city trips.

2026 · 9 public holidays · 4 Festival · 1 Travel peak notice

January

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01-01New Year's DayHigh

February

No public holidays this month · 1 Festival
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02-14 to 02-17Cologne / Munich CarnivalCologne / MunichFestivalHigh

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April

2 public holidays
4-day weekend4/3–4/6
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04-03Good FridayMedium04-06Easter MondayMedium

May

3 public holidays
3-day weekend5/1–5/33-day weekend5/23–5/25
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05-01Labour DayMedium05-14Ascension DayMedium05-25Whit MondayMedium

June

No public holidays this month · 1 Festival
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06-05 to 06-07Rock am Ring / Rock im ParkNürburgring / NurembergMusic festivalHigh

July

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September

No public holidays this month · 1 Festival
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09-19 to 10-04OktoberfestMunichFestivalHigh

October

1 public holidays · 1 Festival
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09-19 to 10-04OktoberfestMunichFestivalHigh10-03German Unity DayHigh

November

No public holidays this month · 1 Festival
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11-27 to 12-24Nuremberg ChristkindlesmarktNurembergFestivalHigh

December

2 public holidays · 1 Festival
3-day weekend12/25–12/27
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11-27 to 12-24Nuremberg ChristkindlesmarktNurembergFestivalHigh12-01 to 12-24Christmas marketsNationwideTravel tipHigh12-25Christmas DayHigh
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12-26Boxing DayMedium

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Dates may shift with official decrees, substitute days, or lunar/Islamic observation. Always re-check closer to travel.