2026 Public Holidays & Working Days in Germany
Complete 2026 public holidays, weekend rules, working day count, and monthly calendar for Germany.
Germany has 251 working days and 19 public holidays in 2026, with a Saturday โ Sunday weekend. Banks and logistics typically suspend during public holidays.
Germany operates on UTC+1 with standard business hours 08:00โ17:00 and a saturday โ sunday weekend. In 2026, there are 251 standard working days and 19 public holidays, with no makeup workdays scheduled. For cross-border trade and logistics professionals, note that banks suspend clearing, customs clearance pauses, and port operations halt during public holidays โ potentially delaying payment settlement by 1โ3 business days and increasing container detention fees. When scheduling shipments, letter-of-credit presentations, or international meetings, avoid Germany's non-working days and confirm operating windows around 2026 holidays with local agents in advance.
โ ๏ธ Significant State Holiday Differences
German states (Bundeslรคnder) have notably different holiday counts โ Bavaria has ~13, Berlin only 9. This calendar lists nationwide holidays; check the specific state for cross-state business.
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Germany Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type | Business Impact | Banks Open | Action |
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| 2026-01-01 | Thu | Neujahr New Year's Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-01-06 | Tue | Heilige Drei Kรถnige Epiphany | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-03-08 | Sun | Internationaler Frauentag International Women's Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-04-03 | Fri | Karfreitag Good Friday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-04-05 | Sun | Ostersonntag Easter Sunday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-04-06 | Mon | Ostermontag Easter Monday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-05-01 | Fri | Tag der Arbeit Labour Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-05-14 | Thu | Christi Himmelfahrt Ascension Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-05-24 | Sun | Pfingstsonntag Pentecost | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-05-25 | Mon | Pfingstmontag Whit Monday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-06-04 | Thu | Fronleichnam Corpus Christi | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-08-15 | Sat | Mariรค Himmelfahrt Assumption Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-09-20 | Sun | Weltkindertag World Children's Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-10-03 | Sat | Tag der Deutschen Einheit German Unity Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-10-31 | Sat | Reformationstag Reformation Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-11-01 | Sun | Allerheiligen All Saints' Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-11-18 | Wed | Buร- und Bettag Repentance and Prayer Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-12-25 | Fri | Erster Weihnachtstag Christmas Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2026-12-26 | Sat | Zweiter Weihnachtstag St. Stephen's Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many working days are there in Germany in 2026?
In 2026, Germany has 251 working days, 95 weekend days, and 19 public holidays, out of 365 total days.
What days are the weekend in Germany?
The official weekend in Germany is Saturday and Sunday. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are closed on these days.
How many public holidays does Germany have in 2026?
Germany has 19 public holidays in 2026. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official moon-sighting announcements.
Are banks open on public holidays in Germany?
Banks in Germany are generally closed on public holidays. Dates marked as "Bank" holidays are confirmed bank closures; other public holidays may have reduced hours. Check with your bank for specifics.
Official Sources
Holiday data is sourced from the Nager.Date open dataset and cross-checked against official government announcements. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official moon-sighting announcements.
Data updated: 2026. Refreshed annually based on official government announcements.
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