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Is today a public holiday in Germany?

No
Today is a normal Saturday in Germany. The next public holiday is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, in 69 days.
Saturday 17 October 2026, Europe/Berlin time
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Is tomorrow a public holiday in Germany?

No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Germany.

Next public holiday in Germany

Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, in 69 days. The last one was National Holiday on 3 October 2026.

Upcoming public holidays in Germany

HolidayDateWhen
Christmas DayFriday 25 December 2026in 69 days
Boxing DaySaturday 26 December 2026in 70 days
New Year's DayFriday 1 January 2027in 76 days
Good FridayFriday 26 March 2027in 160 days
Easter MondayMonday 29 March 2027in 163 days
Labour DaySaturday 1 May 2027in 196 days

Public holidays in Germany in 2026

Germany has 9 public holidays in 2026. 2 fall on a weekend. 2 are still ahead.

DateDayHoliday
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
3 April 2026FridayGood Friday
6 April 2026MondayEaster Monday
1 May 2026FridayLabour Day
14 May 2026ThursdayAscension Day
25 May 2026MondayWhit Monday
3 October 2026SaturdayweekendNational Holiday
25 December 2026FridayChristmas Day
26 December 2026SaturdayweekendBoxing Day

Long weekends in Germany in 2026

These upcoming public holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday, which gives a three-day weekend without taking leave.

Christmas Day: Fri 25 December

Public holidays in Germany in 2027

Germany has 9 public holidays in 2027. The first is New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027. See the full 2027 list.

Questions people ask about holidays in Germany

Is today a public holiday in Germany?

No. Today, Saturday 17 October 2026, is a normal Saturday in Germany, not a public holiday.

Is tomorrow a public holiday in Germany?

No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Germany.

What is the next public holiday in Germany?

The next public holiday in Germany is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, in 69 days.

How many public holidays does Germany have in 2026?

Germany has 9 public holidays in 2026. 2 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, and 2 are still to come this year.

Does Germany move a holiday that falls on a weekend?

Our data lists no substitute days for Germany in 2026. Where a holiday lands on a weekend, there is usually no replacement weekday off, but employers and regions can differ.

Which years are covered?

2025 to 2028. Years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028.

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