Total holidays
19
Upcoming
19
Next holiday
New Year's Day
Planning summary
How to use the Germany holiday calendar
Germany has 9 national holidays listed for 2027, plus 10 regional observances. Before scheduling calls, interviews, launches, or travel, check whether the date is a national holiday and whether local offices may be closed.
The next upcoming listed holiday is New Year's Day on 2027-01-01. Use this as an early warning for slower replies, limited banking hours, or reduced business availability.
Busiest months
Month-by-Month View
January
New Year's Day
2027-01-01
Epiphany
2027-01-06
March
International Women's Day
2027-03-08
Good Friday
2027-03-26
Easter Sunday
2027-03-28
Easter Monday
2027-03-29
May
Labour Day
2027-05-01
Ascension Day
2027-05-06
Pentecost
2027-05-16
Whit Monday
2027-05-17
August
Assumption Day
2027-08-15
September
World Children's Day
2027-09-20
October
German Unity Day
2027-10-03
Reformation Day
2027-10-31
November
All Saints' Day
2027-11-01
Repentance and Prayer Day
2027-11-17
December
Christmas Day
2027-12-25
St. Stephen's Day
2027-12-26
Holidays in Other Countries
Plan calls around Germany holidays
Scheduling with Germany contacts
When planning calls, meetings, or project deadlines with contacts in Germany, check this calendar first. National holidays often mean offices are closed, response times are slower, and banking services may be limited. Regional holidays (marked as "Regional" in the table above) may only affect specific states or provinces.
Germany has 9 national public holidays in 2027. There are also 10 regional observances that may affect specific areas. For recurring international work, build these dates into your project calendar at the start of the year.