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Berlin Public Holidays 2026

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View the complete list of public holidays and bank holidays in Berlin for 2026. Plan your year ahead with official dates, weekdays, and observances.

Turn a holiday into a long break

Choose how many days of leave you are willing to book. We work out which holiday gives you the longest run of days off for that spend, and mark the days to book in the calendar below. How this works →

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Showing the best break you can get with 2 leave days.

Best break this yearFriday, January 2, 2026

Nothing bookable is left in 2026 at this budget, so this past break is shown for reference.

New Year's Day

Thu, Jan 1 → Sun, Jan 4

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days off in a row
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leave day booked
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Book the dashed days below. Combined with the holiday and the weekend around it, your 1 leave day turns into 4 days off in a row.

Other dates worth booking

8 of the 10 2026 holidays have already passed.

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    Neujahr (New Year's Day)

    Thursday, January 1, 2026

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      Internationaler Frauentag (International Women's Day)

      Sunday, March 8, 2026

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      Karfreitag (Good Friday)

      Friday, April 3, 2026

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      Ostermontag (Easter Monday)

      Monday, April 6, 2026

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      Maifeiertag (Labour Day)

      Friday, May 1, 2026

    • Thu
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      Christi Himmelfahrt (Ascension Day)

      Thursday, May 14, 2026

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      Pfingstmontag (Whit Monday)

      Monday, May 25, 2026

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              Tag der Deutschen Einheit (Day of German Unity)

              Saturday, October 3, 2026

            November 2026—
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              Heiliger Abend (Christmas Eve)Bank holiday

              Thursday, December 24, 2026

            • Fri
              25

              1. Weihnachtstag (Christmas Day)

              Friday, December 25, 2026

            • Sat
              26

              2. Weihnachtstag (Second Day of Christmas)

              Saturday, December 26, 2026

            • Thu
              31

              Silvester (New Year's Eve)Bank holiday

              Thursday, December 31, 2026

            About Public Holidays in Berlin

            Public holidays in Berlin, Germany are official observances that may affect government offices, schools, banks, businesses, and public services. These holidays often include national celebrations, religious observances, and important civic dates.

            This calendar helps residents, travelers, employers, and families plan vacations, work schedules, school breaks, and business closures around official holiday dates.

            All Public Holidays in Berlin, Germany 2026

            DateDayHolidayType
            January 1, 2026ThursdayNeujahr (New Year's Day)Public Holiday
            March 8, 2026SundayInternationaler Frauentag (International Women's Day)Public Holiday
            April 3, 2026FridayKarfreitag (Good Friday)Public Holiday
            April 6, 2026MondayOstermontag (Easter Monday)Public Holiday
            May 1, 2026FridayMaifeiertag (Labour Day)Public Holiday
            May 14, 2026ThursdayChristi Himmelfahrt (Ascension Day)Public Holiday
            May 25, 2026MondayPfingstmontag (Whit Monday)Public Holiday
            October 3, 2026SaturdayTag der Deutschen Einheit (Day of German Unity)Public Holiday
            December 25, 2026Friday1. Weihnachtstag (Christmas Day)Public Holiday
            December 26, 2026Saturday2. Weihnachtstag (Second Day of Christmas)Public Holiday

            All Public Holidays in Berlin, Germany 2027

            DateDayHolidayType
            January 1, 2027FridayNeujahr (New Year's Day)Public Holiday
            March 8, 2027MondayInternationaler Frauentag (International Women's Day)Public Holiday
            March 26, 2027FridayKarfreitag (Good Friday)Public Holiday
            March 29, 2027MondayOstermontag (Easter Monday)Public Holiday
            May 1, 2027SaturdayMaifeiertag (Labour Day)Public Holiday
            May 6, 2027ThursdayChristi Himmelfahrt (Ascension Day)Public Holiday
            May 17, 2027MondayPfingstmontag (Whit Monday)Public Holiday
            October 3, 2027SundayTag der Deutschen Einheit (Day of German Unity)Public Holiday
            December 25, 2027Saturday1. Weihnachtstag (Christmas Day)Public Holiday
            December 26, 2027Sunday2. Weihnachtstag (Second Day of Christmas)Public Holiday

            Dates are calculated from each holiday's official rule (fixed date, Easter or lunar calendar) using the open-source date-holidays dataset.

            Last updated November 13, 2026. Governments can move or add holidays at short notice, so confirm important dates with an official source.

            Berlin Holidays Explained

            Neujahr (New Year's Day) · January 1

            Neujahr is a public holiday in all 16 states. The day before, New Year's Eve (Silvester), is a normal working day.

            Internationaler Frauentag (International Women's Day) · March 8

            Held on March 8 to celebrate women's achievements and call for gender equality.

            Karfreitag (Good Friday) · April 3

            Karfreitag is a public holiday in every state and the strictest of Germany's legally protected "quiet days": in Bavaria, for example, sports events and music in bars are banned all day.

            Ostermontag (Easter Monday) · April 6

            Ostermontag is a public holiday nationwide, giving most workers a four-day Easter weekend from Good Friday. Easter Sunday itself is listed as a holiday only in Brandenburg.

            Maifeiertag (Labour Day) · May 1

            May 1, officially Tag der Arbeit or Maifeiertag, is a public holiday in every state. In 2027 it falls on a Saturday, and Germany does not give a substitute day.

            Christi Himmelfahrt (Ascension Day) · May 14

            Christi Himmelfahrt is a public holiday in all states. It always falls on a Thursday, 39 days after Easter Sunday.

            Pfingstmontag (Whit Monday) · May 25

            Pfingstmontag, the day after Pentecost, is a public holiday nationwide. Whit Sunday is listed as a holiday by name only in Brandenburg.

            Tag der Deutschen Einheit (Day of German Unity) · October 3

            October 3 marks German reunification on that date in 1990 and is Germany's only holiday set by federal law, under the Unification Treaty. It falls on a Saturday in 2026 and a Sunday in 2027, with no replacement day.

            1. Weihnachtstag (Christmas Day) · December 25

            The 1. Weihnachtstag is a public holiday in every state. Christmas Eve is not a holiday, but shops must close at 2 p.m. when it falls on a weekday.

            2. Weihnachtstag (Second Day of Christmas) · December 26

            December 26, the 2. Weihnachtstag, is also a public holiday in all states, so Germany has two Christmas holidays. It falls on a Saturday in 2026 and a Sunday in 2027.

            Other Observances in Berlin, Germany 2026

            These dates are marked in Berlin, Germany but are not public holidays, so most offices, schools and shops stay open. Bank holidays only close banks and some businesses.

            DateDayHolidayType
            February 12, 2026ThursdayWeiberfastnacht (Women's Carnival Day)Observance
            February 14, 2026SaturdayValentinstag (Valentine's Day)Observance
            February 16, 2026MondayRosenmontag (Shrove Monday)Observance
            February 17, 2026TuesdayFaschingsdienstag (Shrove Tuesday)Observance
            February 18, 2026WednesdayAschermittwoch (Ash Wednesday)Observance
            April 2, 2026ThursdayGründonnerstag (Maundy Thursday)Observance
            April 5, 2026SundayOstersonntag (Easter Sunday)Observance
            May 10, 2026SundayMuttertag (Mother's Day)Observance
            May 24, 2026SundayPfingstsonntag (Pentecost)Observance
            November 1, 2026SundayAllerheiligen (All Saints' Day)Observance
            November 2, 2026MondayAllerseelen (All Souls' Day)Observance
            November 11, 2026WednesdaySankt Martin (Faschingsbeginn) (Saint Martin)Observance
            November 15, 2026SundayVolkstrauertag (Memorial Day)Observance
            November 18, 2026WednesdayBuß- und Bettag (Day of Prayer and Repentance)Observance
            November 22, 2026SundayTotensonntagObservance
            November 29, 2026Sunday1. AdventObservance
            December 6, 2026Sunday2. AdventObservance
            December 13, 2026Sunday3. AdventObservance
            December 20, 2026Sunday4. AdventObservance
            December 24, 2026ThursdayHeiliger Abend (Christmas Eve)Bank Holiday
            December 31, 2026ThursdaySilvester (New Year's Eve)Bank Holiday

            Frequently Asked Questions

            How many public holidays are there in Berlin?

            Berlin, Germany has 10 public holidays in 2026, 3 fewer than the global average of 13.

            Which public holidays fall on a weekend in Berlin in 2026?

            3 public holidays fall on a weekend in Berlin, Germany in 2026: International Women's Day (Sunday, March 8), Day of German Unity (Saturday, October 3), Second Day of Christmas (Saturday, December 26). Berlin, Germany gives no substitute day off for these, so these are lost.

            Does Berlin give a day off when a holiday falls on a weekend?

            No — Berlin, Germany does not give a substitute day off when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday.

            What is the longest break possible in Berlin in 2026?

            With up to 5 days of leave, the longest break in Berlin, Germany in 2026 is 10 consecutive days off, March 28–April 6, by booking 4 days of leave. With just 1 day of leave, you can get 4 days off in a row, January 1–January 4.

            When is the next public holiday in Berlin?

            The next public holiday in Berlin, Germany is 1. Weihnachtstag (Christmas Day) on December 25, 2026.

            Which holidays in Berlin change date each year?

            Good Friday, Easter Monday, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, Reformation Day, Liberation Day (75th Anniversary), Liberation Day (80th Anniversary), 75th anniversary of the GDR uprising do not fall on the same date every year in Berlin, Germany, since they are set by a lunar or other variable calendar rather than a fixed date.

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